Countdown timer, Stopwatch, Backlight – G-Shock G-7600-2V User Manual

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Operation Guide 2957

Alarm Operation

All of the graphic area segments start to flash, starting
from the point the Timekeeping Mode time reaches one
hour before an alarm time. This pre-alarm feature lets you
know that an alarm time is about to be reached.
The alarm tone sounds at the preset time for 10 seconds,
regardless of the mode the watch is in. In the case of the
snooze alarm, the alarm operation is performed a total of
seven times, every five minutes, until you turn the alarm
off.

To stop the alarm tone after it starts to sound, press any
button.

The pre-alarm feature works in the Timekeeping Mode
only. To stop the pre-alarm after it starts, press any
button. Note, however, that pressing

C

also changes to

the e-DATA MEMORY Mode.

If you input reminder text for an alarm, the text appears for one minute on the
Timekeeping Mode screen when the alarm time is reached. You can clear the
reminder text display by pressing

A

,

B

, or

D

, or by exiting the Timekeeping

Mode.

In the case of the snooze alarm, the reminder text appears on the Timekeeping
Mode screen for the initial alarm operation only.

Performing any one of the following operations during a 5-minute interval between
snooze alarms cancels the current snooze alarm operation.

Displaying the Timekeeping Mode setting screen
Displaying the

SNZ

setting screen

Changing the DST setting of the Home City code in the World Time Mode

To test the alarm

In the Alarm Mode, hold down

D

to sound the alarm.

To turn an alarm on and off

1. In the Alarm Mode, use

D

and

B

to select an alarm.

2. Press

A

to toggle it on and off.

Turning on a alarm (

AL1

to

AL4

, or

SNZ

) displays

the alarm on indicator (

) on its Alarm Mode

screen.

In all modes, the alarm on indicator is shown for any
alarm that is currently turned on.

The alarm on indicator flashes while the alarm is
sounding.

The snooze alarm indicator (

) flashes while the

snooze alarm is sounding and during the 5-minute intervals
between alarms.

To turn the Hourly Time Signal on and off

1. In the Alarm Mode, use

D

and

B

to select the Hourly

Time Signal (

SIG

).

2. Press

A

to toggle it on (

ON

) and off (

OFF

).

The Hourly Time Signal on indicator (

) is shown

on the display in all modes while this function is turned
on.

Graphic area

Alarm on indicator

Hourly time signal on
indicator

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Timekeeping Mode time

Countdown Timer

You can set the countdown timer within a range of
one minute to 24 hours. An alarm sounds when the
countdown reaches zero.

You can also select auto-repeat, which automatically
restarts the countdown from the original value you set
whenever zero is reached.

The initial default countdown start time when you
purchase the watch or after you have its battery
replaced is 15 minutes.

Countdown timer functions are available in the
Countdown Timer Mode, which you can enter using

C

.

To use the countdown timer

Press

D

while in the Countdown Timer Mode to start the countdown timer.

When the end of the countdown is reached and auto-repeat is turned off, the alarm
sounds for 10 seconds or until you stop it by pressing any button. The countdown
time is automatically reset to its starting value after the alarm stops.

When the end of the countdown is reached and auto-repeat is turned on, the alarm
sounds, but the countdown starts again automatically whenever the countdown
reaches zero.

The countdown timer measurement operation continues even if you exit the
Countdown Timer Mode.

Press

D

while a countdown operation is in progress to pause it. Press

D

again to

resume the countdown.

To completely stop a countdown operation, first pause it (by pressing

D

), and then

press

B

. This returns the countdown time to its starting value.

Screen

0:15

OFF

To do this:

Change the hours or minutes

Toggle auto-repeat on (

ON

) and off (

OFF

)

Do this:

Use

D

(+) and

B

(–).

Press

D

.

To set up the countdown timer

1. While the countdown start time is on the display in the

Countdown Timer Mode, hold down

A

until the hour

setting of the countdown start time starts to flash, which
indicates the setting screen.

If the countdown start time is not displayed, use the
procedure “To use the countdown timer” to display it.

2. Press

C

to move the flashing in the sequence shown

below to select other settings.

Auto-repeat

Minutes

Hours

3. While a setting is flashing, use

D

and

B

to change it as described below.

Seconds

1/100 second

Hours

Minutes

Stopwatch

The stopwatch lets you measure elapsed time, split times,
and two finishes.

The display range of the stopwatch is 23 hours,
59 minutes, 59.99 seconds.

The stopwatch 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.

Exiting the Stopwatch Mode while a split time is frozen
on the display clears the split time and returns to
elapsed time measurement.

All of the operations in this section are performed in the
Stopwatch Mode, which you enter by pressing

C

.

To measure times with the stopwatch

Elapsed Time

Start

Stop

Re-start

Stop

Clear

Start

Split

(

displayed)

Split release

Stop

Clear

Start

Split

Stop

Split release

Clear

Split Time

Two Finishes

First runner finishes.
Display time of first
runner.

Second runner
finishes.

Display time of
second runner.

The time on the screen may not appear to stop immediately when you press a
button to stop timing or to perform a split operation. Despite this, the time recorded
by your button operation is accurate.

Auto light switch on
indicator

Parallel to ground

More than 40

°

Pressing

B

and

D

at the same time while any setting is flashing automatically

sets the time to AM12:00 and the date to

x-xx

. It also clears any text that is input

for the alarm.

5. Press

A

to exit the setting screen.

If you input reminder text, the text appears in place of
the alarm number.

If the reminder text is more than three characters, it will
scroll form right to left.

If the alarm has a month and/or day setting, the month/
day appears at the bottom of the display, in place of the
Timekeeping Mode time.

Snooze alarm indicator

Alarm on indicator

To specify a countdown start time of 24 hours, set

0:00

.

4. Press

A

to exit the setting screen.

The auto-repeat on indicator (

) appears on the display while this function is turned on.

Frequent use of auto-repeat and the alarm can run down battery power.

Backlight

The backlight uses an EL (electro-luminescent) panel that
causes the entire display to glow for easy reading in the
dark. The watch’s auto light switch automatically turns on
the backlight when you angle the watch towards your
face.

The auto light switch must be turned on (indicated by
the auto light switch on indicator) for it to operate.

See “Backlight Precautions” for other important
information about using the backlight.

To turn on the backlight manually

In any mode, press

L

to illuminate the display for about

one second.

The above operation turns on the backlight regardless
of the current auto light switch setting.

About the Auto Light Switch

Turning on the auto light switch causes the backlight to turn on for about one second,
whenever you position your wrist as described below in any mode.

Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then tilting it
towards you at more than 40 degrees causes the backlight to turn on.

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.

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