Manual - Casio Protrek Prg270-7
Manual - Casio Protrek Prg270-7
Manual - Casio Protrek Prg270-7
Applications
The built-in sensors of this watch measure direction, barometric pressure, temperature and altitude.
Measured values are then shown on the display. Such features make this watch useful when hiking,
mountain climbing, or when engaging in other such outdoor activities.
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 engaging in mountain climbing or other activities in which losing your way can create a
dangerous or life-threatening situation, always use a second compass to confirm direction readings.
Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss
suffered by you or any third party arising through the use of this product or its malfunction.
ENGLISH
Important!
Your watchs Altimeter Mode calculates relative altitude based on changes in barometric pressure
measurement by its pressure sensor. For more information, see pages E-51 and E-65.
Immediately before embarking or otherwise taking altitude readings, be sure to specify a reference
altitude. If you dont the readings produced by the watch probably will not be very accurate. For more
information, see To specify a reference altitude value (page E-58).
To ensure correct direction readings by this watch, be sure to perform bidirectional calibration before
using it. The watch may produce incorrect direction readings if you do not perform bidirectional
calibration. For more information, see To perform bidirectional calibration (page E-30).
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NO
Does any one of the following conditions exist?
Battery power indicator shows L and LOW is flashing on the
display.
CHG is flashing on the display.
The face is blank.
YES
Power is low. Charge the watch by placing it in a location
where it is exposed to light. For details, see Charging the
Watch (page E-9).
Battery power
indicator
YES
The watch is charged
sufficiently.
For details about
charging, see
Charging the Watch
(page E-9).
NEXT
Go to step 2.
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2. Check the Home City and the daylight saving time (DST) setting.
Use the procedure under To configure Home City and summer time settings (page E-20) to configure
your Home City and daylight saving time settings.
Important!
World Time Mode and Sunrise/Sunset Mode data depend on correct Home City, time, and date settings
in the Timekeeping Mode. Make sure you configure these settings correctly.
3. Set the current time.
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Contents
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E-3
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E-19 Timekeeping
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Charging Guide
Whenever you are not wearing the
watch, leave it in a location where it
is exposed to light.
Best charging performance is
achieved by exposing the watch to
the strongest light available.
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Warning!
Leaving the watch in bright light for charging can cause it to become quite hot.
Take care when handling the watch to avoid burn injury. The watch can become particularly hot
when exposed to the following conditions for long periods.
On the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
Too close to an incandescent lamp
Under direct sunlight
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Important!
Allowing the watch to become very hot can cause its liquid crystal display to black out. The
appearance of the LCD should become normal again when the watch returns to a lower temperature.
Turn on the watchs Power Saving function (page E-13) and keep it in an area normally exposed to
bright light when storing it for long periods. This helps to ensure that power does not run down.
Storing the watch for long periods in an area where there is no light or wearing it in such a way that it is
blocked from exposure to light can cause power to run down. Expose the watch to bright light
whenever possible.
Power Levels
You can get an idea of the watchs power level by observing the battery power indicator on the display.
Level
1
(H)
2
(M)
3
(L)
4
(CHG)
Battery power
indicator
The flashing LOW indicator at Level 3 (L) tells you that battery power is very low, and that exposure to
bright light for charging is required as soon as possible.
At Level 5, all functions are disabled and settings return to their initial factory defaults. Once the battery
reaches Level 2 (M) after falling to Level 5, reconfigure the current time, date, and other settings.
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Display indicators reappear as soon as the battery is charged from Level 5 to Level 2 (M).
Leaving the watch exposed to direct sunlight or some other very strong light source can cause the
battery power indicator to show a reading temporarily that is higher than the actual battery level. The
correct battery level should be indicated after a few minutes.
All data stored in memory is deleted, and the current time and all other settings return to their initial
factory defaults whenever battery power drops to Level 5 and when you have the battery replaced.
Charging Times
5 min.
2 hours
18 hours
5 hours
24 min.
7 hours
88 hours
24 hours
Performing multiple sensor, illumination, or beeper operations during a short period may cause all of
the battery power indicators (H, M, and L) to start flashing on the display. This indicates that the watch
is in the power recovery mode. Illumination, alarm, countdown timer alarm, hourly time signal, and
sensor operations will be disabled until battery power recovers.
Battery power will recover in about 15 minutes. At this time, the battery power indicators (H, M, L) will
stop flashing. This indicates that the functions listed above are enabled again.
If all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) are flashing and the CHG (charge) indicator also is
flashing, it means the battery level is very low. Expose the watch to bright light as soon as possible.
Even if battery power is at Level 1 (H) or Level 2 (M), the Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/
Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled if there is not enough voltage available
to power it sufficiently. This is indicated when all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) are flashing.
Frequent flashing of all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) probably means that remaining battery
power is low. Leave the watch in bright light to allow it to charge.
48 min.
14 hours
179 hours
48 hours
8 hours
221 hours
Daily
Operation
*1
Level Change *2
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
*1 Approximate amount of exposure time required each day to generate enough power for normal daily
operation.
*2 Approximate amount of exposure time (in hours) required to take power from one level to the next.
The above exposure times all are for reference only. Actual exposure times depend on lighting
conditions.
For details about the operating time and daily operating conditions, see the Power Supply section of
the Specifications (page E-102).
Power Saving
When turned on, Power Saving enters a sleep state automatically whenever the watch is left for a certain
period in an area where it is dark. The table below shows how watch functions are affected by Power
Saving.
For information about enabling and disabling power saving, see To turn Power Saving on and off
(page E-94).
There actually are two sleep state levels: display sleep and function sleep.
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Display
Operation
Your watch has 10 modes. The mode you should select depends on what you want to do.
To do this:
See:
Timekeeping Mode
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The watch will not enter a sleep state between 6:00 AM and 9:59 PM. If the watch is already in a sleep
state when 6:00 AM arrives, however, it will remain in the sleep state.
The watch will not enter a sleep state while it is in the Stopwatch Mode or Countdown Timer Mode.
To recover from the sleep state
Move the watch to a well-lit area, press any button, or angle the watch towards your face for reading (page
E-90).
Determine your current bearing or the direction from your current location Digital Compass Mode
to a destination
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Barometer/Thermometer
Mode
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Altimeter Mode
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Sunrise/Sunset Mode
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Stopwatch Mode
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Alarm Mode
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View the current time in one of 48 cities (31 time zones) around the globe World Time Mode
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You can use buttons A, B, and C to enter a sensor mode directly from the Timekeeping Mode or
from another sensor mode. To enter a sensor mode from the Sunrise/Sunset, Data Recall, Alarm,
Stopwatch, Countdown Timer or World Time, first enter the Timekeeping Mode and then press the
applicable button.
Timekeeping Mode
Stopwatch Mode
Data Recall
Mode
Sunrise/Sunset
Mode
Sensor Modes
Countdown
Timer Mode
Alarm Mode
Barometer/
Thermometer Mode
Altimeter Mode
World Time
Mode
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Timekeeping
Use the Timekeeping Mode (TIME) to set and view the current time and date.
Each press of E in the Timekeeping Mode will change screen contents as shown below.
Day of the Week/Date Screen
Month/Day Screen
Barometric Pressure
Graph Screen
Day of week
Month Day
Day
3 minutes
Altimeter
1 hour minimum
12 hours maximum
Barometer/Thermometer
1 hour
3 minutes
If you leave a screen with flashing digits on the display for two or three minutes without performing any
operation, the watch exits the setting screen automatically.
PM
indicator
Hour :
Minutes
Seconds
Initial Screens
When you enter the Data Recall, Alarm, World Time, or Digital Compass Mode, the data you were viewing
when you last exited the mode appears first.
Scrolling
The A and C buttons are used on the setting screen to scroll through data on the display. In most
cases, holding down these buttons during a scroll operation scrolls through the data at high speed.
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Hour :
Minutes
DST indicator
5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
Daylight Saving Time is turned on when the DST indicator is on the display.
Note
After you specify a city code, the watch will use UTC* offsets in the World Time Mode to calculate
the current time for other time zones based on the current time in your Home City.
* Coordinated Universal Time, the world-wide scientific standard of timekeeping.
The reference point for UTC is Greenwich, England.
2. Use A (East) and C (West) to scroll through the available city codes.
Keep scrolling until the city code you want to select as your Home
City is displayed.
3. Press D to display the DST setting screen.
4. Press A to toggle the DST setting between Daylight Saving Time (ON)
and standard time (OFF).
Note that you cannot switch between standard time and daylight
saving time (DST) while UTC is selected as your Home City.
Seconds
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2. Press D to move the flashing in the sequence shown below to select the other settings.
City Code
DST
Thermometer/Barometer/
Altitude display unit
12/24-Hour
Format
Power
Saving
Seconds
Illumination
Duration
Minutes
Button Operation
Tone
Day
Year
Month
Hour :
Minutes
Hour
To do this:
Do this:
Press A.
Press A.
Press A.
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4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
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12 oclock position
North pointer
Current
time
1. Make sure the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or any one of the
sensor modes.
The sensor modes are: Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/
Thermometer Mode, and Altimeter Mode.
2. Place the watch on a flat surface. If you are wearing the watch, make
sure that your wrist is horizontal (in relation to the horizon).
3. Point the 12 oclock position of the watch in the direction whose
reading you want to take.
South
East
SS
E NE ENE
NN
W SW WSW
270
W NW NNW
WN
E
E SE SSE
ES
180
4. Press C to start.
COMP will appear in the upper display to indicate that a digital
compass operation is in progress.
About one second after you press C, pointers (three graphic
segments for north, one graphic segment each for south, east, and
west) will appear on the display to indicate north, south, east, and
west. Direction will also be indicated by literal direction indicators
and by a direction angle.
Note
If the four pointers (north, south, east, west) and the direction indicating letters do not appear
on the display when you press C, it could mean that the watch is displaying bearing memory
information. If this happens, press E to delete the current bearing memory contents. For more
information, see Using Bearing Memory (page E-32).
To return to the Timekeeping Mode, press D.
Pressing D will return to the Timekeeping Mode even is a reading operation is in progress.
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Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
North
NNE
Northnortheast
NE
Northeast
ENE
Eastnortheast
East
ESE
Eastsoutheast
SE
Southeast
SSE
Southsoutheast
South
SSW
Southsouthwest
SW
Southwest
WSW
Westsouthwest
West
WNW
Westnorthwest
NW
Northwest
NNW
Northnorthwest
The margin of error for the angle value and the direction indicator is 11 degrees while the watch is
horizontal (in relation to the horizon). If the indicated direction is northwest (NW) and 315 degrees, for
example, the actual direction can be anywhere from 304 to 326 degrees.
Note that taking a direction reading while the watch is not horizontal (in relation to the horizon) can
result in large direction reading error.
You can calibrate the bearing sensor if you suspect the direction reading is incorrect.
Any ongoing direction reading operation is paused temporarily while the watch is performing an alert
operation (daily alarm, Hourly Time Signal, countdown timer alarm) or while illumination is turned on (by
pressing L). The direction reading operation resumes for its remaining duration after the operation
that caused it to pause is finished.
See Digital Compass Precautions (page E-38) for important information about taking direction readings.
Bidirectional Calibration
Bidirectional calibration calibrates the bearing sensor in relation to magnetic north. Use bidirectional
calibration when you want to take readings within an area exposed to magnetic force. This type of
calibration should be used if the watch becomes magnetized for any reason.
Important!
To ensure correct direction readings by this watch, be sure to perform bidirectional calibration before
using it. The watch may produce incorrect direction readings if you do not perform bidirectional
calibration.
Magnetic Declination Correction
With magnetic declination correction, you input a magnetic declination angle (difference between
magnetic north and true north), which allows the watch to indicate true north. You can perform this
procedure when the magnetic declination angle is indicated on the map you are using. Note that you can
input the declination angle in whole degree units only, so you may need to round off the value specified
on the map. If your map indicates the declination angle as 7.4, you should input 7. In the case of 7.6
input 8, for 7.5 you can input 7 or 8.
Precautions about bidirectional calibration
You can use any two opposing directions for bidirectional calibration. You must, however, make sure
that they are 180 degrees opposite each other. Remember that if you perform the procedure
incorrectly, you will get wrong bearing sensor readings.
Do not move the watch while calibration of either direction is in progress.
You should perform bidirectional calibration in an environment that is the same as that where you plan
to be taking direction readings. If you plan to take direction readings in an open field, for example,
calibrate in an open field.
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Magnetic declination
angle value
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Direction
angle of
current
reading
Pointer to bearing
in bearing memory
Bearing Memory
Screen
2. During the 60 seconds that digital compass readings are being taken, press E to store the current
reading in Bearing Memory.
The Bearing Memory direction angle flashes for about one second as it is stored in Bearing
Memory. After that, the Bearing Memory screen (which shows the bearing memory direction angle
and pointer) will appear, and a new 60-second direction reading operation will start.
You can press C at any time while the Bearing Memory screen is displayed, to start a new
60-second direction reading operation. Doing so will display the direction angle for the direction
that the 12 oclock position of the watch is pointed. The direction angle of the current reading will
disappear from the display after the 60-second direction reading operation is complete.
During the first 60 seconds after you display the Bearing Memory screen or during a 60-second
direction reading operation you triggered by pressing C while the Bearing Memory screen is on
the display, the direction stored in memory is indicated by a Bearing Memory pointer.
Pressing E while the Bearing Memory screen is displayed will clear the reading currently in
Bearing Memory and start a new 60-second direction reading operation.
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2. While in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of the sensor modes, press C to take a compass reading.
The reading will appear on the display after about one second.
3. Rotate the map without moving the watch so the northerly direction
indicated on the map matches north as indicated by the watch.
If the watch is configured to indicate magnetic north, align the
maps magnetic north with the watch indication. If the watch has
been configured with a declination to correct to true north, align
the maps true north with the watch indication. For details, see
Calibrating the Bearing Sensor (page E-28).
This will position the map in accordance with your current location.
North indicated
on the map
2. Set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated
by the watch, and determine your current location.
See To set a map and find your current location on page E-34 for
information about how to perform the above step.
Objective
Current
location
12 oclock
position
3. Next, set the map so the direction you want to travel on the map is
pointed straight in front of you.
4. While in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of the sensor modes, press
C to take a compass reading.
The reading will appear on the display after about one second.
5. Still holding the map in front of you, turn your body until north as
indicated by the watch and the northerly direction on the map are
aligned.
This will position the map in accordance with your current location,
so the bearing to your objective is straight ahead of you.
Steps 3 and 4
North indicated by
north pointer
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To determine the direction angle to an objective on a map and head in that direction (Bearing Memory)
1. Set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated
by the watch, and determine your current location.
See To set a map and find your current location on page E-34 for
N
information about how to perform the above step.
Objective
Current
location
12 oclock
position
2. As shown in the illustration to the left, change your position so you (and
the 12 oclock position of the watch) are pointed in the direction of
objective, while keeping the northerly direction indicated on the map
aligned with north as indicated by the watch.
If you find it difficult to perform the above step while keeping
everything aligned, first move into the correct position (12 oclock
position of the watch pointed at the objective) without worrying
about the orientation of the map. Next, perform step 1 again to set
the map.
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12 oclock position
Pointer to
North
bearing in
pointer
bearing memory
Direction angle of
current reading
Bearing memory
direction angle value
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Storage
The precision of the bearing sensor may deteriorate if the watch becomes magnetized. Because of
this, you should store the watch away from magnets or any other sources of strong magnetism,
including: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.) and household appliances (TVs, personal
computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.).
Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized, perform the procedure under To
perform bidirectional calibration (page E-30).
Location
Taking a direction reading when you are near a source of strong magnetism can cause large errors in
readings. Because of this, you should avoid taking direction readings while in the vicinity of the
following types of objects: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal
(metal doors, lockers, etc.), high tension wires, aerial wires, household appliances (TVs, personal
computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.).
Accurate direction readings are impossible while in a train, boat, air plane, etc.
Accurate readings are also impossible indoors, especially inside ferroconcrete structures. This is
because the metal framework of such structures picks up magnetism from appliances, etc.
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3. Perform the operations below to specify the display units you want.
Use the procedure below to specify the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units to be
used in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode and the Altimeter Mode.
Important!
When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set
automatically to meters (m), the barometric pressure unit to
hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (C). These
settings cannot be changed.
Altitude
Barometric Pressure
Temperature
4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
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Barometric
pressure graph
Barometric
pressure
Pressure
differential
pointer
Temperature
Note
Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.
The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you
do not perform any operation for about 1 hour after entering the
Barometer/Thermometer Mode.
Barometric pressure
change indicator
Barometric
pressure
Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Barometric pressure is displayed in units of 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg).
The displayed barometric pressure value changes to - - - if a measured
barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65
inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure value will reappear as
soon as the measured barometric pressure is within the allowable range.
Temperature
Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1C (or 0.2F).
The displayed temperature value changes to - - - C (or F) if a
measured temperature falls outside the range of 10.0C to 60.0C
(14.0F to 140.0F). The temperature value will reappear as soon as
the measured temperature is within the allowable range.
Display Units
You can select either hectopascals (hPa) or inchesHg (inHg) as the display unit for the measured
barometric pressure, and Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F) as the display unit for the measured temperature
value. See To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units (page E-40).
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The horizontal axis of the graph represents time, with each dot standing for
two hours. The rightmost dot represents the most recent reading.
The vertical axis of the graph represents barometric pressure, with each
dot standing for the relative difference between its reading and that of the
dots next to it. Each dot represents 1 hPa.
The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure graph.
Rising barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will improve.
Falling barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will deteriorate.
Note
If there are sudden changes in weather or temperature, the graph line of past reading
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 reading to be skipped, with
the corresponding point on the barometric pressure graph being left blank.
Not visible on
Barometric reading that is out of range (260 hPa to 1,100 hPa or 7.65 inHg to 32.45
the display.
inHg)
Sensor malfunction
This pointer indicates the relative difference between the most recent
barometric pressure reading indicated on the barometric pressure graph
(page E-44), and the current barometric pressure value displayed in the
Barometer/Thermometer Mode (page E-43).
Current pressure
greater than most
recent measured
pressure
inHg values
hPa values
5
0.15
10
Barometric pressure
differential pointer
0.3
Current pressure
less than most
recent measured
pressure
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Meaning
Sudden fall in pressure.
Sudden rise in pressure.
Sustained rise in pressure, changing to a fall.
Sustained fall in pressure, changing to a rise.
The barometric pressure change indicator is not displayed if there has been no noteworthy change in
barometric pressure.
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Important!
To ensure proper results, take barometric readings under conditions where the altitude remains
constant.
Example
In a lodge or campground
On the ocean
A change in altitude causes a change in barometric pressure. Because of this, correct readings are
impossible. Do not take readings while ascending or descending a mountain, etc.
Important!
Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure sensor can result in incorrect readings. Before
performing the calibration procedure, compare the readings produced by the watch with those of
another reliable and accurate barometer.
Incorrectly calibrating the temperature sensor can result in incorrect readings.
Carefully read the following before doing anything.
Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable and 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.
3. Hold down E for at least two seconds. SET Hold will flash on the
display and then TEMP will appear in the upper display. Keep E
depressed until TEMP appears.
The current temperature calibration setting will flash in the lower
display at this time.
4. Press D to move the flashing between the temperature value and
barometric pressure value, to select the one you want to calibrate.
5. Use A (+) and C () to select the temperature and barometric
pressure value display units as shown below.
Temperature
0.1C (0.2F)
Barometric Pressure
1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
To return the currently flashing value to its initial factory default
setting, press A and C at the same time. OFF will appear at
the flashing location for about one second, followed by the initial
default value.
6. Press E to return to the Barometer/Thermometer Mode screen.
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Getting Ready
Before actually taking an altitude reading you need to select an altitude screen format and select an
altitude reading interval.
Selecting the Altitude Screen Format
You can select either of two screen formats for the Altimeter Mode.
Screen 1
Altitude
Tendency Graph
Screen 2
Relative altitude
Altitude
Altitude
Current time
Current time
Altitude tendency graph contents are updated each time you take an altitude reading.
To take readings of the difference between the altitude at your current location and the altitude at a
reference point, select Screen 2. See Using an Altitude Differential Value (page E-56) for more
information.
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Screen 2
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1. Make sure the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or any one of the
sensor modes.
The sensor modes are: Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/
Thermometer Mode, and Altimeter Mode.
2. Press A to start auto altimeter readings.
The current altitude value is displayed in units of 1 meter (5 feet).
For information about the measurement interval, see page E-53.
Altitude Note
After you are finished, press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode and
stop auto altimeter readings.
Current time The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you do
Screen 2 Selected
Relative altitude
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Use the information in this section to obtain more accurate altimeter readings, especially while mountain
climbing or trekking.
After you specify the altitude differential start point while mountain climbing or hiking, you can easily
measure the change in the altitude between that point and other points along the way.
Altitude
differential
2. Press E.
The watch will take an altitude reading and register the result as
the altitude differential value start point. The altitude differential
value will be reset to zero at this time.
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2. Hold down A. First, REC Hold will flash on the display. After that,
REC and the current time will appear in the lower display. Release A
as soon as REC and the current time appear.
This will save the currently displayed altitude reading in a manually
saved record, along with the time and date of the reading.
The watch will return to the Altimeter Mode screen automatically
after the save operation is complete.
Holding down A for too long will advance to trek log update
start/stop (page E-62).
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There is enough memory to store up to 30 manually saved records. If there are already 30
manually saved records in memory, the above operation will cause the oldest record to be deleted
automatically to make room for the new one.
These values are checked and updated automatically by the watch as altitude auto measurements are
taken.
Auto save is performed only while the watch is in the Altimeter Mode.
Cumulative ascent and cumulative descent values are updated whenever there is a difference of at
least 15 meters (49 feet) from one reading to the next.
Auto save values also include the date and time each value was recorded.
For up to 12 hours after trek log value updating is enabled, the values are updated automatically even
if you exit the Altimeter Mode. A segment ( ) in the graphic around the periphery of the display flashes
to show the time elapsed since trek log value updating was enabled. Each graphic segment represents
12 minutes, and one revolution around the display represents 12 hours.
You can select the altitude reading interval you want. For more information, see To select the altitude
auto reading interval (page E-53).
Trek log value updating stops automatically whenever the battery charge goes low.
Note
Even if you exit the Altimeter Mode while trekking, updating of the trek log high altitude, low altitude,
and cumulative ascent and descent values continues.
Your watch has enough memory for 14 trek log records, which means you can maintain values for up to
14 treks.
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320 m
120 m
20 m
0m
The total ascent and total descent values produced by an Altimeter Mode reading operation session
during the example climb illustrated above are calculated as follows.
Total Ascent: q (300 m) + e (620 m) = 920 m
Total Descent: w (320 m) + r (500 m) = 820 m
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Air Pressure
616 hPa
4000 m
Note
The high altitude, low altitude, total ascent, and total descent values are retained in memory when you
exit the Altimeter Mode. To clear values, perform the procedure under To delete data in a specific
memory area (page E-73).
3000 m
2000 m
1000 m
3500 m
2500 m
1500 m
0m
500 m
14000 ft.
12000 ft.
10000 ft.
8000 ft.
6000 ft.
4000 ft.
2000 ft.
0 ft.
701 hPa
795 hPa
899 hPa
1013 hPa
19.03 inHg
22.23 inHg
25.84 inHg
29.92 inHg
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Note that 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
The altimeter can measure altitude based on its own preset values (initial default method) or using a
reference altitude specified by you.
There are two standard methods of expressing altitude: absolute altitude, which expresses an absolute
height above sea level, and relative altitude, which expresses the difference between the altitudes of two
different places. This watch expresses altitudes as relative altitude.
Rooftop at an altitude of
230 m above sea level
(absolute altitude)
B
A
400
Altimeter Precautions
This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure. This means that altitude readings for the same
location may vary if air pressure changes.
Do not rely upon this watch for altitude reading or perform button operations while sky diving, hang
gliding, or paragliding, while riding a gyrocopter, glider, or any other aircraft, or while engaging in any
other activity where there is the chance of sudden altitude changes.
Do not use this watch for measuring altitude in applications that demand professional or industrial level
precision.
Remember that the air inside of a commercial aircraft is pressurized. Because of this, the readings
produced by this watch will not match the altitude readings announced or indicated by the flight crew.
Sea Level
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For the more accurate altitude readings, leaving the watch on your wrist is recommended in order to
maintain the watch at a constant temperature.
When taking temperature readings, keep the watch at as stable a temperature as possible. Changes in
temperature can affect temperature readings. See product specifications (page E-99) for sensor
accuracy information.
You can use the Data Recall Mode to view manually saved record data, auto save values, and trek log
values.
To view altitude records
1. Use D to select the Data Recall Mode (REC) as shown on page E-16.
About one second after REC appears on the display, the display
will change to show the first record of the memory area you were
viewing when you last exited the Data Recall Mode.
2. Use B to select the memory area you want.
Reading date
(month, day)
1 second
REC -01-
Total
Mt.1
(Manually Saved
Record Area)
(Auto Save
Value Area)
(Trek Log
Value Area)
After you select the Trek Log Value Area screen, use the B
button to select the trek whose values you want to view. Treks are
numbered from 1 (Mt.1) through 14 (Mt.14).
After you select the Manually Saved Record Area screen, the date
(month and day) and time of the record will alternate on the display
in the lower display at one-second intervals.
Reading time
(Hour : minute)
Manually Saved
Record Area Screen
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3. Use A and C to scroll through the screens for an area and display the one you want.
REC
-01-
REC
-02-
MAX
REC
-30-
MAX
Altitude
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MIN
ASC
DSC
ASC
DSC
Altitude
Manually saved records
Altitude
MIN
Manually saved records (REC01 to REC30), auto save MAX and MIN values, and trek log values
all include the date (month and day) and time (hour and minute) that the data was recorded.
Records of the ASC and DSC include altitude values along with the date (month, day) and year
that the data was recorded.
For details about auto save values, see Auto Save Values (page E-60). For details about trek log
values, see Trek Log Values (page E-61).
---- will be displayed if MAX/MIN data has been deleted or if there is no corresponding MAX/MIN
data due to error, etc. In such cases, total ascent (ASC) and total descent (DSC) values will show
zero.
10,000s digit
1s digit
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Cumulative Ascent
Value
Cumulative Descent
Value
*1
*2
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4. Hold down E for at least two seconds. First, Clear Hold will flash in the display. After that, Hold will
disappear. Release E when Hold disappears.
If you are deleting a Manually Saved Record Area record, holding down E too long (after Hold
disappears) will cause all manually saved records to be deleted.
Deleting a record in either the Manually Saved Record Area or Trek Log Value Area will cause all
records following it to be shifted upwards and renumbered accordingly. If the record you delete
is the last one currently in the memory area where you deleted it, - - - - will be displayed in the
display in place of the record number.
After you delete Auto Save Values, the MAX (high altitude) and MIN (low altitude) values will show
- - - -, while the ASC (cumulative ascent) and DSC (cumulative descent) values will show zero.
Sunset time
Sunrise time
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Sunset time
Sunrise time
2. While the sunrise/sunset time are on the display, use A (+) and C ()
to scroll through the dates.
Pressing one of the above buttons causes the month and day to
appear in the upper display area, and the year to appear in the
lower display area.
When you release the button, the sunrise time of the selected day
will be shown in the middle display, while the sunset time will be
shown in the lower display.
You can select any date between January 1, 2000 and December
31, 2099.
Note
If you think that the sunrise and/or sunset times are not correct for
some reason, check the watchs city code, longitude and latitude
settings.
The sunrise and sunset times displayed by this watch are times at
sea level. Sunrise and sunset times are different at altitudes other
than sea level.
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Latitude
Press D.
Start
Stop
(Restart)
(Stop)
Reset
Stop
Reset
Seconds
1/10 second
Start
Split
Split release
(SPLIT appears
in the upper part
of the display.)
Longitude
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Start
Split
First runner finishes.
(SPLIT appears in
the upper part of the
display.)
Display time of first
runner
Stop
Second runner
finishes.
Split release
Display time of
second runner
Reset
The countdown timer can be configured to start at a preset time, and sound an alarm when the end of the
countdown is reached.
Countdown time
(Hour, minutes, seconds)
Note
The Stopwatch Mode can indicate elapsed time up to 999 hours, 59 minutes, 59.9 seconds.
Once started, stopwatch timing continues until you press A to stop it, even if you exit the Stopwatch
Mode to another mode and even if timing reaches the stopwatch limit defined above. A paused timing
operation will remain paused until you press A to restart it or C to reset.
Exiting the Stopwatch Mode while a split time is frozen on the display clears the split time and returns
to elapsed time measurement.
While SPLIT is shown in the upper display, it alternates with the hour digits of the split time at
one-second intervals.
Current time
3. Press D to move the flashing between the hour and minute settings.
4. Use A (+) and C () to change the flashing item.
To set the starting value of the countdown time to 24 hours, set 0H 0000.
5. Press E to exit the setting screen.
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Start
Stop
(Restart)
(Stop)
Reset
Before starting a countdown timer operation, check to make sure that a countdown operation is not in
progress (indicated by the seconds counting down). If it is, press A to stop it and then C to reset to
the countdown start time.
An alarm sounds for ten seconds when the end of the countdown is reached. This alarm will sound in
all modes. The countdown time is reset to its starting value automatically when the alarm sounds.
Alarm name
(AL- or SIG)
You can set five independent daily alarms. When an alarm is turned on,
an alarm will sound for about 10 seconds each day when the time in the
Timekeeping Mode reaches the preset alarm time. This is true even if the
watch is not in the Timekeeping Mode. One of the daily alarms is a
snooze alarm. The other four are one-time alarms. The snooze alarm will
sound every five minutes up to seven times or until it is turned off.
You can also turn on an Hourly Time Signal, which will cause the watch
to beep twice every hour on the hour.
To enter the Alarm Mode
Use D to select the Alarm Mode (ALM) as shown on page E-16.
About one second after ALM appears on the display, the display will
change to show an alarm name (AL-1 to AL-4, or SNZ) or the SIG
indicator. The alarm name indicates an alarm screen. SIG is shown
when the Hourly Time Signal screen is on the display.
When you enter the Alarm Mode, the data you were viewing when you
last exited the mode appears first.
Current time
Alarm time
(Hour : Minutes)
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1. In the Alarm Mode, use A and C to scroll through the alarm screens
until the one whose time you want to set is displayed.
AL-1
AL-2
AL-3
SIG*
SNZ
AL-4
The alarm on indicator (when any alarm is on), snooze alarm indicator
(when the snooze alarm is on), and the Hourly Time Signal on indicator
(when the Hourly Time Signal is on) are shown on the display in all
modes.
Snooze alarm
indicator
Hourly time signal
on indicator
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Current timekeeping
Mode time
Current time in the currently
selected World Time City
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DST indicator
Illumination
The display of the watch is illuminated for easy reading in the dark.
The watchs auto light switch turns on illumination automatically when
you angle the watch towards your face.
The auto light switch must be turned on (page E-91) for it to operate.
To turn on illumination manually
Press L in any mode to illuminate the display.
You can use the procedure below to select either 1.5 seconds or three
seconds as the illumination duration. When you press L, the display
will remain illuminated for about 1.5 seconds or three seconds,
depending on the current illumination duration setting.
The above operation turns on illumination regardless of the current
auto light switch setting.
Illumination is disabled while configuring sensor measurement mode
settings, and during bearing sensor calibration.
To change the illumination duration
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. First, SET Hold will flash on the
display, and CITY will be displayed in the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and
city name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the scrolling starts.
2. Use D to cycle through the setting screens until LIGHT appears in the upper display.
The current illumination duration setting (1 or 3) will be flashing in the middle display.
See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under To change the current time and date
settings (page E-22) for information about how to scroll through setting screens.
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3. Press A to toggle the illumination duration between three seconds (3 displayed) and 1.5 seconds (1
displayed).
4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
More than
40
Wear the watch on the
outside of your wrist
Warning!
Always make sure you are in a safe place whenever you are reading the display of the watch
using the auto light switch. Be especially careful when running or engaged in any other activity
that can result in accident or injury. Also take care that sudden illumination by the auto light
switch does not startle or distract others around you.
When you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto light switch is turned off before riding
on a bicycle or operating a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Sudden and unintended
operation of the auto light switch can create a distraction, which can result in a traffic accident
and serious personal injury.
Note
This watch features a Full Auto Light, so the auto light switch operates only when available light is
below a certain level. It does not illuminate the display under bright light.
The auto light switch is always disabled, regardless of its on/off setting, when any one of the following
conditions exists.
While an alarm is sounding
While a bearing sensor calibration operation is being performed in the Digital Compass Mode
While a sunrise or sunset time is being calculated
While in a sensor mode, an auto light switch operation is performed after a sensor reading
To turn the auto light switch on and off
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down L for at least three seconds to
toggle the auto light switch on (LT displayed) and off (LT not displayed).
The auto light switch on indicator (LT) is on the display in all modes
while the auto light switch is turned on.
The auto light switch turns off automatically whenever battery power
drops to Level 4 (page E-11).
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Illumination Precautions
The LED that provides illumination loses power after very long use.
Illumination may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight.
Illumination turns off automatically whenever an alarm sounds.
Frequent use of illumination runs down the battery.
Auto light switch precautions
Wearing the watch on the inside of your wrist, movement of your arm, or vibration of your arm can
cause frequent activation of the auto light switch and illumination of the display. To avoid running down
the battery, turn off the auto light switch whenever engaging in activities that might cause frequent
illumination of the display.
Note that wearing the watch under your sleeve while the auto light switch is turned on can cause
frequent illumination of the display and can run down the battery.
Other Settings
The button operation tone sounds any time you press one of the watchs buttons. You can turn the button
operation tone on or off as desired.
Even if you turn off the button operation tone, the alarm, Hourly Time Signal, barometric pressure
change alert, and Countdown Timer Mode alarm all operate normally.
To turn the button operation tone on and off
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds.
First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in
the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city
name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the
scrolling starts.
Illumination may not turn on if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees above
or below parallel. Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground.
Illumination turns off after the preset illumination duration (page E-89), even if you
keep the watch pointed towards your face.
Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto
light switch. If illumination does not turn on, try moving the watch back to the
starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt it back towards your face
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.
You may notice a very faint clicking sound coming from the watch when it is shaken
back and forth. This sound is caused by mechanical operation of the auto light
switch, and does not indicate a problem with the watch.
2. Use D to cycle through settings on the display until the current button
operation tone (MUTE or key ) is displayed.
See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under To change the
current time and date settings (page E-22) for information about
how to scroll through setting screens.
3. Press A to toggle the button operation tone on (key ) and off (MUTE).
4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the
setting screen.
Mute indicator
Note
The mute indicator is displayed in all modes when the button
operation tone is turned off.
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Power saving
on indicator
2. Use D to cycle through the setting screens until the current power
saving setting (On or OFF) is displayed.
POWER SAVING will scroll across the upper display at this time.
See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under To change the
current time and date settings (page E-22) for information about
how to scroll through setting screens.
3. Press A to toggle Power Saving on (On) and off (OFF).
Troubleshooting
Time Setting
The current time setting is off by hours.
Your Home City setting may be wrong (page E-20). Check your Home City setting and correct it, if
necessary.
Sensor modes
I cant change the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units.
When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set automatically to meters (m), the
barometric pressure unit to hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (C). These settings
cannot be changed.
4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the
setting screen.
Note
The Power Saving on indicator (PS) is on the display in all modes
while Power Saving is turned on.
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Barometric
Pressure/Temperature
Reading
Altitude
Reading
If ERR appears while a reading operation is being performed in a sensor mode, restart the operation. If
ERR appears on the display again, it can mean there is something wrong with the sensor.
Even if battery power is at Level 1 (H) or Level 2 (M), the Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/
Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled if there is not enough voltage available
to power it sufficiently. In this case, ERR will appear on the display. This does not indicate malfunction,
and sensor operation should resume once battery voltage returns to its normal level.
If ERR keeps appearing during a reading operation, it could mean there is a problem with the
applicable sensor.
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The barometric pressure differential pointer does not appear on the display when I enter the
Barometer/Thermometer Mode.
This could indicate sensor error. Try pressing B again.
The barometric pressure differential pointer is not displayed when the displayed current barometric
value is outside of the allowable measurement range (260 to 1,100 hPa).
Correct altitude readings are not possible.
Relative altitude is calculated based on changes in barometric pressure measurement by its pressure
sensor. To minimize the chance of reading error due to changes in barometric pressure, you should
update the reference altitude value before setting off on a trek or any other activity where you plan to take
altitude readings. For more information, see To specify a reference altitude value (page E-58).
World Time Mode
The time for my World Time City is off in the World Time Mode.
This could be due to incorrect switching between standard time and daylight saving time. See To specify
standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city (page E-88) for more information.
Charging
The watch does not resume operation after I expose it to light.
This can happen after the power level drops to Level 5 (page E-11). Continue exposing the watch to light
until the battery power indicator shows H or M.
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Specifications
Accuracy at normal temperature: 15 seconds a month
Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, p.m. (P), year, month, day, day of the week
Time format: 12-hour and 24-hour
Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099
Other: Three display formats (day of the week/day screen, month/day screen, barometric pressure
graph screen); Home City code (can be assigned one of 48 city codes); Standard Time / Daylight
Saving Time (summer time)
Year display on setting screen only.
Digital Compass: 60 seconds continuous reading; 16 directions; Angle value 0 to 359; Four direction
pointers; Calibration (bidirectional); Magnetic declination correction; Bearing Memory
Barometer:
Measurement and display range:
260 to 1,100 hPa (or 7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg)
Reading timing: Daily from midnight, at two hour intervals (12 times per day); Every five seconds in
the Barometer/Thermometer Mode
Other: Calibration; Manual reading (button operation); Barometric pressure graph; Barometric
pressure differential pointer; Barometric pressure change indicator
Thermometer:
Measurement and display range: 10.0 to 60.0C (or 14.0 to 140.0F)
Display unit: 0.1C (or 0.2F)
Reading timing: Every five seconds in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode
Other: Calibration; Manual reading (button operation)
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Altimeter:
Measurement range: 700 to 10,000 m (or 2,300 to 32,800 ft.) without reference altitude
Display range: 10,000 to 10,000 m (or 32,800 to 32,800 ft.)
Negative values can be caused by readings produced based on a reference altitude or due to
atmospheric conditions.
Display unit: 1 m (or 5 ft.)
Current Altitude Data: Every second for the first 3 minutes, followed by every 5 seconds for
approximately 1 hour (005); every second for the first 3 minutes, followed by every 2 minutes for
approximately 12 hours (200)
Altitude Memory Data:
Manually saved records: 30 (altitude, date, time)
Auto saved values: One set of high altitude and its reading date and time, low altitude and its
reading date and time, total ascent and its save start date and time, total descent and its save
start date and time
Trek log data: High altitude, low altitude, cumulative ascent, cumulative descent for up to 14 treks
Other: Reference altitude setting; Altitude differential; Altitude auto measurement interval (005 or
200)
Bearing Sensor Precision:
Direction: Within 10
Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of 10C to 60C (14F to 140F).
North pointer: Within 2 digital segments
Pressure Sensor Precision:
Measurement accuracy: Within 3hPa (0.1 inHg) (Altimeter accuracy: Within 75m (246 ft.))
Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of 10C to 40C (14F to 104F).
Precision is lessened by strong impact to either the watch or the sensor, and by temperature
extremes.
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L-1
City
UTC Offset/
GMT Differential
City
Code
PPG
Pago Pago
11
UTC
HNL
Honolulu
10
LIS
Lisbon
ANC
Anchorage
LON
London
YVR
Vancouver
MAD
Madrid
LAX
Los Angeles
YEA
Edmonton
DEN
Denver
MEX
Mexico City
CHI
Chicago
NYC
New York
SCL
Santiago
9
8
7
6
5
4
YHZ
Halifax
YYT
St. Johns
3.5
RIO
Rio De Janeiro
FEN
Fernando de
Noronha
RAI
Praia
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City
UTC Offset/
GMT Differential
0
City
Code
City
UTC Offset/
GMT Differential
DEL
Delhi
+5.5
+5.75
KTM
Kathmandu
DAC
Dhaka
+6
RGN
Yangon
+6.5
BKK
Bangkok
+7
SIN
Singapore
HKG
Hong Kong
BJS
Beijing
TPE
Taipei
PAR
Paris
ROM
Rome
BER
Berlin
STO
Stockholm
SEL
Seoul
ATH
Athens
TYO
Tokyo
CAI
Cairo
ADL
Adelaide
JRS
Jerusalem
MOW
Moscow
JED
Jeddah
+1
+2
+3
THR
Tehran
+3.5
DXB
Dubai
+4
KBL
Kabul
+4.5
KHI
Karachi
+5
+8
+9
+9.5
GUM
Guam
SYD
Sydney
NOU
Noumea
+11
WLG
Wellington
+12
+10
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