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— 3 — 2. OPERATION CHART: QW-1471 BACKLIGHT This watch features an electroluminescent (EL) backlight that helps you easily read the face, even in total darkness. Its Auto Backlight function automatically lights the watch face whenever you turn your wrist towards your face. Notes • The backlight of the watch employs an electroluminescent (EL) [...]
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— 4 — • Under certain conditions the backlight may not light until about one second or less after turn the face of the watch towards you. This does not necessarily indicate malfunction of the backlight. Warning! • Never try to read your watch when mountain climbing or hiking in areas that are dark or in areas with poor footing. Doing so is [...]
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— 5 — To recall data from memory While in the Digital Compass Mode, use D to scroll through the data in the following sequence. To delete data 1. While in the Digital Compass Mode, scroll through the data items and display the one you want to delete. 2. Hold down A until the displayed value changes to “– – –”. Magnetic north indicator[...]
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— 6 — Applications When no reference altitude is preset: • The watch produces approximate altitude readings. When a reference altitude is preset: • Before beginning the climb, set the reference altitude to 0 m at the foot of the mountain. This makes it possible to determine the difference in altitude between the reference point and your des[...]
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— 7 — Current altitude Altitude alarm setting Current altitude Altitude alarm setting • Segments in the graphic display darken as you approach the altitude alarm setting. If you ascend away from the altitude alarm setting, the darkened segments are cleared from the graphic display. • All 10 segments are darkened when you reach or exceed the[...]
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— 8 — Important! Incorrectly calibrating the temperature measurement of this watch can result in incorrect readings. Carefully read the following before doing anything. • Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable, accurate thermometer. • If adjustment is required, remove the watch from your wrist and wait for[...]
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— 9 — D ALARM FUNCTIONS Five independent daily alarms can be set. Each alarm lets you set the hour and minutes. When the Daily Alarm is on, the alarm sounds for 20 seconds at the preset time each day. Press any button to stop the alarm after it starts to sound. When the Hourly Time Signal is on, the watch beeps every hour on the hour. • The s[...]
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— 10 — Question: What do the numbers on the watch mean? Answer: The face of this watch is marked with values that increase in a counterclockwise direction. These values represent degrees. When you take a direction reading, you can use these values to find out how many degrees the 12 o’clock position of this watch (which is the direction indic[...]