WATCH COLLECTION NG701 SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION This watch features electronic sensors that measure outdoor conditions such as temperature, pressure, and altitude. The watch provides essential outdoor condition information when hiking, climbing, and performing other outdoor activities. In addition, the watch includes normal time, daily alarm, chronograph, countdown timer, and pacer functions. CARE INSTRUCTIONS - Avoid exposing the watch to extreme conditions for an unreasonable time, and avoid rough uses or severe impacts on the watch. - We recommend that you replace the battery at a certified service agency to ensure the watch's water-resistance will continue. - Clean the watch occasionally with a soft and moistened cloth. - Do not expose the watch to strong chemicals such as gasoline and alcohol, as this will cause damage. - Do not block the sensor ventilation holes; otherwise, the sensor reading is not accurate. 1
WATCH FUNCTIONS Mode Button (M) - Selects between current time, daily alarm, chronograph, countdown timer, and pacer modes. - Selects between altimeter, altitude, alarm, hiking altitude, and barometer modes. - Enters/exits setting display by holding it down. Used to select between the setting items when in setting display. Sensor Button (SR) Used to select between timekeeping mode and sensor function mode. Start/Stop Button (S/S) - Selects between functional displays - Activates the "start" or "stop" functions under chronograph and countdown timer modes. - Changes between different measuring units under altimeter and barometer modes. - Toggles between the altitude alarms 1 and 2. Used to toggle between the ascending and descending altitude display. - Changes the setting value under setting display. 2
Lap/Reset Button (L/R) - Activates the "lap" or "reset" chronograph functions in chronograph mode. Used to activate the "reload" function during countdown timer mode. - Held down, toggles between ambient pressure and sea level pressure. Held down, toggles between absolute and relative altitude. - Turns on/off the altitude alarms and hiking function. - Changes the setting value under setting display. Electroluminescent (EL) Button - Turns on the EL back light for about three seconds. Timekeeping Function Mode 3
Sensor Function Mode Sensor Function Mode 4
A) CURRENT TIME MODE The Current Time Mode has two sub-function displays: Day of Week display and Pressure Trend Graph display. To switch between Day of Week display and Pressure Trend Graph display, press the S/S button. Day of Week Display The first row of the display exhibits the Day of Week. The second row of the display exhibits the Current Time in hour and minutes. Seconds are exhibited in the right-hand corner. The third row of the display exhibits the Calendar (either month-day or day-month is available). Pressure Trend Graph Display The first row of the display exhibits the pressure tendency graph. The pressure tendency graph includes three bars, which represent the relative barometric pressure for the last nine hours. All other rows of the display exhibit the same items as the day of week display. 5
Implications of the Pressure Tendency Graph* If a rise trend is exhibited, it generally implies good weather ahead. If a steady trend is exhibited, it generally implies steady weather ahead. If a falling trend is exhibited, it generally implies bad weather ahead. * Note: To get an accurate result when using the pressure tendency graph, it has to stay at the same altitude for over nine hours. Important: The above implications are general weather principles. This sensor is not capable of reflecting dramatic changes of weather within a very short period of time. 1 st bar 2 nd bar 3 rd bar (-9 to (-6 to (-3 hours -6 hours) -3 hours) to present) rising trend steady trend falling trend 6
Setting Current Time and Date - To select the setting display, press and hold the M button for two seconds in Current Time Mode. - When seconds are flashing, press the M button to select among the different setting items. While in the seconds setting, press the S/S or L/R button once to reset the seconds to zero. - Once the minute, hour, year, month, or date is flashing, press the S/S or L/R button to set the correct time. Pressing this button will add increments of one digit. Holding this button down will adjust at a higher speed. - When "Date Format" (month-day or day-month) OR "Key Beep on/off" setting is selected, press S/S or L/R to change the setting. - To switch between 12-hour format and 24-hour format, press the S/S or L/R button when the "12" or "24" digits are flashing. - When all formats are set, press and hold down the M button to exit the setting display. 7
B) DAILY ALARM MODE This watch includes two daily alarms (Daily Alarm 1 and Daily Alarm 2) and one Hourly Chime. These alarms work independently. Selecting Daily Alarm and Hourly Chime Display - Press the S/S button to change the display among Daily Alarm 1, Daily Alarm 2, and the Hourly Chime display. Switching the Daily Alarm and the Hourly Chime ON and OFF - In Daily Alarm 1, Daily Alarm 2, and the Hourly Chime display, press L/R to switch functions on and off. - When the alarm indicator is exhibited (alarm is ON), the watch will sound at the set alarm time every day. - When the hourly chime indicator is exhibited (chime is ON), the watch will sound every hour on the hour. 8
Setting Daily Alarm - To select the setting display, press and hold the M button for two seconds in Alarm Mode Alarm 1 display. - When the minute is flashing, press the M button to select between the minute and hour settings. - When the minute or hour is flashing, press the S/S or L/R button to set desired alarm time. Hold down this button to scroll the setting at a higher speed. - When the desired time is set, press and hold the M button to exit the setting display. - When the daily alarm is ON, the alarm beep will sound for 30 seconds. It can be stopped at any time by pressing any button except the EL button. 9
C) CHRONOGRAPH MODE - To select Chronograph mode, press the M button until this mode is displayed. - In Chronograph mode, the indicator "CHRON" appears on the first row, the lap number and counting hour appear on the second row, and the counting minute, second, and 1/100-second appear on the third row of the display. - This watch can measure elapsed time, accumulated elapsed time, and lap time (store a time record while the chronograph is still running). The chronograph s counting limit is 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59.99 seconds. The chronograph can store up to 99 lap times. To Reset the Chronograph - To measure a new elapsed time, reset the chronograph to "All-Zero" display. - To reset the chronograph to "All-Zero" display, press and hold the L/R button for two seconds while the chronograph has stopped.* * Note: When the chronograph has been reset, the elapsed time, accumulated elapsed time, and lap time memories will be erased. 10
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH Recording the Elapsed Time and Accumulated Elapsed Time - From "All-Zero" display, press the S/S button to start the chronograph. - Press the S/S button once again to stop the chronograph. - The elapsed time will appear on the display. Measuring Lap Times - To store a lap time, press the L/R button while the chronograph is running. - The stored lap time and lap number will appear on the display for about ten seconds. The chronograph keeps running. - Once the running time display resumes, pressing the L/R button to store another lap time. Recalling Lap Times - In Chronograph mode, hold down the M button to enter Lap Time Recall Sequence and the total accumulative elapsed time will be exhibited. - Press S/S or L/R to select a target lap for the recall. - Hold down the M button to exit the recall display. 11 the final lap time Total Accumulated Elapsed Time the 1 st lap time next lap time *Press [L/R] to move in reverse direction
D) COUNTDOWN TIMER MODE This watch measures the elapse of a fixed period of time (target time) by counting down from the target time to zero. The target time can be chosen from quick-set values (3, 5, 10, 15, 45 minutes) or can be set up as user-preset value (default: one minute). The user can set a custom target time by setting the userpreset value. Setting the Target Time - Press L/R to choose the target time from 3, 5, 10, 15, 45 minutes or the user-preset value following the adjacent diagram. - The value exhibited on the display is the amount of time selected for the countdown. target time (hours, minutes) 12 User- Preset Value User-Preset Values target time (seconds) Quick-Set Values User-Preset Value Setting Sequence
Setting the User-Preset Value - In Countdown Timer mode, hold down the M button to change the display to Setting Display. - The selected digits will be flashing on the display. Press the M button to select among the different settings (hour, minute, second) following the diagram below. - Press S/S or L/R to change the setting value; hold down the button to change the setting value faster. - When the setting value is reached, hold down the M button to exit. Changes setting value Changes setting value faster 13
Using the Timer - When the target time is set, press S/S to start the countdown. When the timer is counting, press S/S to stop the countdown. Timer Sound Signal - Last ten minutes: beeps once every minute. - Last minute: beeps once every ten seconds. - Last five seconds: beeps once every second. - Count to zero: beeps 30 seconds and the target time will reload automatically after the beeps. Reloading the Target Time - When the timer has stopped counting, press the L/R button to reload the target time. 14
E) PACER MODE - When the Pacer is started, it beeps at a predefined beeping rate. The user can regulate the exercise rhythm by the beeps. - The beeping rate can be set between 30 and 180 beats per minute (bpm) in increments of five bpm. Using the Pacer Mode - Once the beeping rate has been set (e.g.: 30 bpm), press the S/S button to start the beeping. - When the beeping is on, press the S/S button to stop the beeping. Step Counter - A supplement of the Pacer function, the step counter counts the number of beeps (steps). The maximum counting range of the Step Counter is 99,999 steps. Resetting the Step Counter - In Pacer mode, hold down the L/R button to reset the counter once the pacer is stopped. Using the Pacer with the Chronograph - When the Pacer is started, press the M button to select Chronograph mode. - Press S/S to start or stop the Chronograph and Pacer at the same time. - When the Chronograph is running, the watch will beep at the defined beeping rate. Setting the Pacer - In Pacer mode, hold the M button to enter the setting display. The beeping rate will flash on the display. Press S/S or L/R to change the setting value. 15 - When the Pacer is set, hold down the M button to exit the setting display.
F) ALTIMETER MODE In Altimeter mode, the display exhibits the current temperature, altitude, and current time. * Note: To get an accurate reading of air temperature, the watch must be removed from the wrist for at least 15 minutes to avoid body temperature affecting the result. Changing the Measuring Unit - Press the S/S button to select the measuring unit following the diagram below. C (Celsius) m (meters) C (Celsius) ft (feet) F (Fahrenheit) m (meters) F (Fahrenheit) ft (feet) 16
Absolute and Relative Altitude - This watch measures both absolute and relative altitude. - Absolute altitude is the altitude difference between the current altitude and sea level. - Relative altitude is the altitude difference between the current altitude and the relative ground (where a relative altitude is reset to zero). Example: - Point A: The absolute altitude is 980 meters; the relative altitude is 980 meters. (The relative and absolute altitudes are the same unless the relative altitude is reset.) - Point B: The absolute altitude is 1,980 meters; the relative altitude is zero meters (set as a relative ground). - Point C: The absolute altitude is 2,980 meters; the relative altitude is 1,000 meters. (set as relative ground) 17
Relative Altitude - The relative and absolute altitudes are the same unless the relative altitude is reset to zero at a reference point (e.g., the starting point of a trail). Switching Between Absolute and Relative Altitude - When the absolute altitude display is exhibited, hold down the L/R button to exhibit the relative altitude ("REL" icon will flash temporarily). - Hold down the L/R button for about three seconds to change the display to relative altitude ("REL" icon will stay on). - When the relative altitude display is exhibited, hold down the L/R button to exhibit the absolute altitude temporarily. - Hold down the L/R button for about three seconds to change the display to absolute altitude. Setting and Calibrating the Absolute Altitude Why Calibrating is Needed This watch, like most altimeters, calculates altitude by air pressure. Thus changes in air pressure will also affect the altitude reading of the watch. To achieve a more accurate altitude reading, the watch needs to be recalibrated from time to time as air pressure may vary, even in a short period. This watch includes a calibration for this purpose. 18
Normal and Fast Sampling - When the Altimeter mode is selected, the Altimeter starts sampling altitude by the fast sampling rate (one sample per second) for a fast sampling period. After that, it switches to normal sampling rate (one sample per minute). - The fast sampling period (default: one minute) can be set by the user. * Note: Fast sampling gives a faster response for altitude changes, but it consumes more power than normal. Where to Calibrate the Altimeter - Calibrate the altimeter at a place where the altitude is determined (e.g., a place with a marked altitude pole). - Input that altitude into the watch during the calibration. How to Calibrate/Set the Altimeter - In Altitude mode (absolute altitude), hold down the M button to enter calibration display. - The selected digits will be flashing on the display. Press the M button to select among the different settings (altitude adjustment, adjust confirmation, and fast sampling period). - When one of the settings is selected, press the S/S or L/R button to change the setting value. Hold down the S/S or L/R button to change the setting value faster. - When the setting is made, hold down the M button to exit the setting display. 19
Why Reset the Relative Altitude This watch can measure relative altitude by setting the relative altitude to zero at a reference point, like the starting point of a trek. The watch then exhibits the relative altitude (gain or loss) continuously during the travel. How to Set the Relative Altitude to Zero - In altitude mode (relative altitude), hold down the M button to change the display to calibration display. - The selected digits will be flashing on the display. Press the M button to change among the different settings ("reset relative altitude," "reset confirmation," and "fast sampling period"). - When "reset relative altitude" is selected, press the S/S or L/R buttons to reset the altitude to zero. - When the setting is made, hold down the M button to exit the setting display. 20
G) ALTITUDE ALARM MODE This watch includes two altitude alarms Altitude Alarm 1 and 2. The user can use one alarm or both. These two alarms work independently, with the following features: - When the alarm is on, beeps will sound when the user passes upward or downward through the set alarm altitude. - When the alarm sounds, press any button (except EL) to stop the sound. Examples: Case I: Altitude Alarm 1 beeps when the user passes through points A and D. Set 980 m as the alarm altitude. Alarm is turned on. Alarm beeps at points A and D. 21
Case II: Altitude Alarm 2 beeps when the user passes through points B and C. Set 1980 m as the alarm altitude. Alarm is turned on. Alarm beeps at points B and C. Case III: Altitude Alarm 1 beeps when the user passes through points A and D. Altitude Alarm 2 beeps when the user passes through points B and C. Set 980 and 1980 m As the alarm altitude. All alarms are turned on. Alarms beep at points A, B, C, and D. 22
Altitude Alarm Mode In Altimeter Alarm mode, the display exhibits the alarm altitude and the current time. Switching Between Altitude Alarm 1 and 2 In Altitude Alarm mode, press the S/S button to switch between Altitude Alarm 1 and 2. Setting the Altitude Alarm ON and OFF In Altitude Alarm 1 or 2, press the L/R button to switch the alarm ON and OFF. Setting the Altitude Alarm Time - In Altitude Alarm 1 or 2, hold down the M button to change the display to setting display. - The alarm altitude will be flashing on the display. Press the S/S or L/R button to change the setting value. Hold down the button to change the setting value faster. - When the altitude setting is reached, hold down the M button to exit the setting display. 23 Change setting value Change setting value faster
G) ALTITUDE HIKING MODE Ascending and Descending Altitude This watch includes a hiking function which records the ascending and descending altitude during hikes. When the hiking function is turned on, the watch starts accumulating all ascending and descending bits into an ascending or descending display. The user can monitor these two readings to manage their hike. Examples: - For hike A to E, the ascending altitude is the sum of AB, CD, and DE, while the descending altitude is BC. - For hike E to I, the descending altitude is the sum of EF, FG, and HI, while the ascending altitude is CH. 24
Altitude Hiking Mode In Altitude Hiking mode, the display exhibits the total ascending or the total descending altitude and the current time. How to Switch Between Ascending and Descending Display In Altitude Hiking mode, press S/S to switch between ascending and descending display. How to Turn Hiking Function ON and OFF - In ascending or descending display, press the L/R button to switch the Hiking function ON and OFF. - When the Hiking function is on, the icon is exhibited. * Note: Turning on the Hiking function consumes more power than normal, thus the watch will switch off this function automatically after 15 days. How to Reset the Ascending and Descending Altitude In ascending or descending display, hold down the L/R button to reset the ascending and descending altitude. 25
H) BAROMETER MODE In Barometer mode, the display exhibits the current temperature, barometric pressure, and the current time. * Note: To get an accurate reading of air temperature, the watch must be removed from the wrist for at least 15 minutes to prevent body temperature from affecting the result. How to Change the Measuring Unit Press the S/S button to change the measuring unit among different units following the diagram below. 26
Ambient Pressure and Sea Level Pressure This watch exhibits both sea level pressure and ambient pressure. Sea Level Pressure The sea level pressure is the pressure at sea level (zero meters). It will only be affected by the changes of air pressure due to weather. Ambient Pressure The ambient pressure is the pressure at the current elevation. The change of air pressure by weather and altitude will affect the ambient pressure reading. How to Switch Between Sea Level Pressure and Ambient Pressure - In ambient pressure display, hold down the L/R button to exhibit the sea level pressure ("SLP" icon will flash temporarily). - Hold down the L/R button for three seconds to change the second row of the display to sea level pressure ("SLP" icon will stay on). - In sea level pressure display, hold down the L/R button to exhibit the ambient pressure temporarily. - Hold down the L/R button for three seconds to change the second row of the display to ambient pressure. 27
Calibrating Sea Level Pressure Before Calibrating the Sea Level Pressure For calibrating the sea level pressure, call up the observatory station to get the local sea level pressure. * Note: Inputting an incorrect pressure into the watch will result in an inaccurate pressure and altitude reading in the future. How to Calibrate the Sea Level Pressure - In sea level pressure display, hold down the M button to enter the calibration display. - The sea level pressure will flash in the display. Press the S/S or L/R button to change the setting value. Hold down the button to change the setting value faster. - Hold down the M button to enter the yes and no selection. Press S/S or L/R to switch between yes and no. - When the above is set, press the M button to exit the calibration display. 28
Calibrating Ambient Pressure Before Calibrating the Ambient Pressure For calibrating the ambient pressure, get the ambient pressure from a higher accuracy barometer near you. * Note: Inputting an incorrect pressure into the watch will result in an inaccurate pressure and altitude reading in the future. How to Calibrate the Ambient Pressure - In ambient pressure display, hold down the M button to enter the calibration display. - The ambient pressure will flash in the display. Press the S/S or L/R button to change the setting value. Hold down the button to change the setting value faster. - Hold down the M button to enter the yes and no selection. Press S/S or L/R to switch between yes and no. - When the ambient pressure is set, press the M button to exit the calibration display. 29
Low Battery Detection - When the "low battery" indicator is exhibited on the display, it means that the capacity of the battery is low. - It is recommended that a certified service agent replace the old battery with a new battery. - If the appearance of the "low battery" indicator is caused by using the watch under very cold conditions, the indicator will disappear when returned to normal temperature. Battery Low Indication Low Battery Icon 30
WATCH SPECIFICATIONS Battery: CR2032 3.0 Volt Battery life: Approximately 36 months Water-resistance: 10 ATM, 100 m 31
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