USER’ S GUIDE 2471
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• The COMP indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in
progress.
• The direction value that appears on the displa y represents the clockwise
angle formed between magnetic north (which is 0 degrees) and the
display ed direction.
Note
• Note that taking a measurement while the watch is not horizontal (in
relation to the horizon) can result in large measurement error .
• The margin of error for the direction v alue is ± 11 degrees. If the indicated
direction is northwest (NW ) and 315 degrees, for e xample, the actual
direction can be anywhere from 304 to 326 degrees .
• Digital Compass operation is automatically interrupted whenev er an alarm
(Daily Alarm or Hour ly Time Signal) sounds. If this happens, start the Digital
Compass operation again from the beginning.
• The following tab le shows the meanings of each of the direction
abbre viations that appear on the display .
• See “Digital Compass Precautions ” for other important information about
taking direction readings.
Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
Direction
Meaning
NNE
ESE
SSW
WNW
NE
SE
SW
NW
North-
nor theast
East-
southeast
South-
southwest
West-
northwest
Nor theast
Southeast
Southwest
Northwest
East-
northeast
South-
southeast
West-
southwest
North-
northwest
ENE
SSE
WSW
NNW
Nor th
East
South
West
N
E
S
W
Barometer/Thermometer
This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric
pressure) and a temperature sensor to measure temperature.
• Y ou can calibrate the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor if y ou
suspect that readings are incorrect.
To take Barometric Pressure and Temperature Readings
Pressing C in the Timekeeping Mode or in any
of the other sensor modes enters the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode. The w atch automatically
star ts barometric pressure and temperature
measurement, and displays the results .
• Barometric pressure is display ed in units of
1hPa/mb (or 0.05 inHg).
• T emperature is display ed in units of 0.1° C (or
0.2° F).
Barometric pressure graph
(unit: 1hPa (mb)/0.05 inHg)
T emperature
Barometric pressure
• The display ed barometric pressure value changes toxxxx hPa/mb (or
inHg) if a measured barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hP a/
mb to 1100 hP a/mb (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure
v alue will be displayed again as soon as the measured barometric pressure
is within the allowab le range.
• The display ed temperature value changes to
xx. x ° C (or ° F) if a
measured temperature f alls outside the range of – 10.0° C to 60.0° C (14.0°F
to 140.0° F). The temperature v alue will be display ed again as soon as the
measured temperature is within the allow able range.
• Some countries refer to the barometric pressure unit hecto-pascal (hPa) as
millibars (mb). It really makes no diff erence, because 1hP a = 1mb . In this
manual, we use hP a/mb or hP a (mb).
• See “About Barometric and T emperature Measurements” f or impor tant
precautions.
Barometric Pressure Graph
Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring
these changes you can predict the weather with reasonab le 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 f or the newest
measurement. Note that pressure graph readings are relativ e to the newest
measurement point. One dot abov e the newest point is plus 1hP a(mb)/
0.05 inHg, while one dot below is minus 1hP a(mb)/0.05 inHg. The follo wing
shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure
graph.
A rising graph generally means improving w eather .
A f alling graph generally means deteriorating weather .
Note that if there are sudden changes in weather or
temperature, the gr aph line of past measurements may run
off the top or bottom of the displa y . The entire gr aph will
become visible once barometric conditions stabilize.
The follo wing 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 (260 hPa/mb to 1,100 hP a/mb or
7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg)
• Sensor malfunction
• Dead batteries
About Barometric and T emperature Measurements
• Barometric pressure and temperature measurement operations are
performed as soon as you enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode. After
that, barometric pressure and temperature measurements are taken e very
five seconds f or the first three minutes.
• The BA RO indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in
progress.
Not visible on
the display .
• The barometer automatically takes measurements e very two hours (starting
from midnight), regardless of what mode you are in. The results of these
measurements are used for the barometric pressure gr aph.
• Y ou can also perform a barometric pressure and temperature measurement
at any time by pressing C in the Barometer/Ther mometer Mode.
Barometer and Thermometer Precautions
• The pressure sensor built into this watch measures changes in air
pressure, which you can then apply to y our own weather predictions . It is
not intended for use as a precision instrument in official weather prediction
or repor ting applications.
• Sudden temperature changes can affect pressure sensor readings .
• T emperature measurements are affected b y your body temperature (while
you are wearing the watch), direct sunlight, and moisture . T o achieve a
more accurate temperature measurement, remov e the watch from y our
wrist, place it in a well ventilated location out of direct sunlight, and wipe off
all moisture from the case. It takes appro ximately 20 to 30 minutes f or the
case of the watch to reach the actual surrounding temperature .
• Y ou can change the measured barometric pressure unit between hecto-
pascals/millibars (hPa/mb) and inchesHg (inHg). See “ Changing the
Barometric Pressure and T emperature Units” for details .
• Y ou can change the measured temperature v alue displayed b y this watch
between Celsius (° C) and F ahrenheit (° F). See “ Changing the Barometric
Pressure and T emperature Units”.
Altimeter
A built-in altimeter uses a pressure sensor to detect the current air pressure ,
which is then used to estimate the current altitude. The watch is pre-
programmed with ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) preset values ,
which are used to conv er t air pressure readings to altitude values. If you
preset a ref erence altitude, the watch will also calculate the current relativ e
altitude based on your preset v alue. Altimeter functions also include data
storage memory and an altitude alar m.
Important!
• This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure. This means that
altitude readings for the same location ma y vary if air pressure changes.
• This watch emplo ys a semiconductor pressure sensor, which is aff ected by
temperature changes. When taking altitude measurements, be sure to do
so while ensuring that the watch is not exposed to temperature changes .
• T o avoid the eff ect of sudden temperature changes on measurement, wear
the watch so it is in direct contact with y our wrist dur ing measurement.
• Do not rely upon this watch f or altitude measurements or perform button
operations while engaging in sports where there are sudden altitude
changes, while sky diving, hang gliding, or paragliding, or while riding a
gyrocopter , glider , or any other aircraft.
• Do not use this watch f or measuring altitude in applications that demand
professional or industrial le vel precision.
• Remember that the air inside of a commercial aircraft is pressurized.
Because of this, the readings produced b y this watch will not match the
altitude readings announced or indicated the flight crew .
How the Altimeter W orks
With the Preset V alues (No Ref erence Altitude)
• The watch measures the air pressure at your current location and uses the
built-in ISA v alues to convert it to the equivalent altitude.