· After you perform an operation in any mode, pressing C CCCCC returns to the Timekeeping Mode. · If you do not press any button for a few minutes while making settings in any mode (indicated when settings are flashing), the watch automatically clears the setting screen (settings stop flashing) and returns to the normal display for the mode you are in. · This watch returns to the Timekeeping Mode whenever you hold down the C CCCCC button for one or two seconds. If you ever lose track of what mode you are in or what you should do next, hold down C CCCCC to return to normal timekeeping. · In any mode press L LLLLL to illuminate the display. Timekeeping Mode Countdown Alarm Mode TIMEKEEPING MODE PM indicator To set the time and date 1. Hold down A AAAAA while in the Timekeeping Mode until the Day of week seconds digits flash on the display because they are selected. 2. Press C CCCCC to change the selection in the following sequence. Month - Day Hour Seconds Minutes Seconds Day Minutes 12/24-Hour Format Hour Day of week Month 3. While the seconds digits are selected (flashing), press D DDDDD to reset the seconds to 00. If you press D DDDDD while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59, the seconds are reset to 00 and 1 is added to the minutes. If the seconds count is in the range of 00 to 29, the minutes count is unchanged. 4. While any other digits (beside seconds) are selected (flashing), press D DDDDD to increase the number or B BBBBB to decrease it. While the 12/24-hour format setting is selected, press D DDDDD or B BBBBB to toggle it between 12 and 24. While the day of the week is selected (flashing), press D DDDDD to advance to the next day or B BBBBB to return to the previous day. · Except for when adjusting the seconds or setting the 12/24-hour format, holding down a button changes the current selection at high speed. · When the 12-hour format is selected, the indicator P appears on the display to indicate “P.M.” times. There is no indicator for “A.M.” times. · When the 24-hour format is selected, the indicator 24 appears on the display. 5. After you set the time and date, press A AAAAA to return to the Timekeeping Mode. ABOUT THE BACKLIGHT About the Auto Light Switch Function When the auto light switch function is turned on, the backlight automatically turns on for two seconds under the conditions described below. Avoid wearing the watch on the inside of your wrist. Doing so causes the auto light switch to operate when not needed, which shortens battery life. Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then tilting it towards you approximately 40 degrees causes the backlight to illuminate. Parallel to ground 40° · The backlight may not illuminate if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees off parallel to the left or right. Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground. Parallel to ground More than 15 degrees too More than 15 degrees high too low · Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto backlight function. If the auto backlight does not illuminate, try moving the watch back to the starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt it back toward you 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. · Under certain conditions the backlight may not light until about one second or less after turning the face of the watch towards you. This does not necessarily indicate malfunction of the backlight. To switch the auto light switch function on and off In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down B BBBBB for one or two seconds to turn the auto light switch function on and off. Auto light switch indicator Hold down B BBBBB. ON OFF Stopwatch Mode Alarm Mode Dual Time Mode · The auto light switch indicator is shown on the display in all modes while the auto light switch function is on. · In order to protect against running down the battery, the auto light switch function is automatically turned off approximately three hours after you turn it on. Repeat the above procedure to turn the auto light switch function back on if you want. · Pressing L LLLLL while in the Timekeeping Mode illuminates the display, regardless of the auto light switch’s on/off setting. Caution · The backlight of this watch employs an electro-luminescent (EL) light, which loses its illuminating power after very long term use. · Frequent use of the backlight shortens the battery life. · The watch emits an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is because the EL light vibrates slightly when lit. It does not indicate malfunction of the watch. 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 dangerous and can result in serious personal injury. · Never try to read your watch when running where there is the danger of accidents, especially in locations where there might be vehicular ...