Casio MA1310-EA Watch User Manual


 
Operation Guide 3426
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Countdown Timer
With the countdown timer, you can set up to nine start
times, which are counted down in sequence one after the
other.
The countdown timer can be used for interval training (for
example, three minutes running with
, 1 minute rest
with
, fi ve minutes running with ) or for timing an
multi-period event (for example, 45 minutes of play with
, 15 minutes rest with , 45 minutes play with ).
The watch performs an alert operation (beeper) when any
timer reaches zero.
An alert operation (about one second) is performed
when any countdown timer (except for the last one in the
series) reaches zero. When the last countdown timer in
the series reaches zero, an alert operation is performed
for about fi ve seconds.
Countdown timer
number
Start time
(Minutes Seconds)
Timekeeping Mode time
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You can turn on an auto-repeat feature that restarts the timer sequence from the
beginning when the end of the last timer is reached.
All of the operations in this section are performed in the Countdown Timer Mode,
which you enter by pressing C (page E-5).
To confi gure countdown timer settings
1. In the Countdown Timer Mode, hold down A until the
countdown timer number starts to fl ash.
This is the setting screen.
2. Use D (+) and B (–) to scroll through the countdown
timer numbers until the one you want to set is displayed.
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D D D D
B B B B
B B B
D D D
D
B
BD
3. Press C to move the fl ashing in the sequence shown below to select other
settings.
Countdown timer numbers Minutes Seconds Auto-repeat
C C C
C
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4. While a setting is fl ashing, use D and B to change it as described below.
Screen To do this: Do this:
Change the countdown timer number
Use D (+) and B (–).
Change the minutes ( )
Change the seconds (
, 5-second units)
Toggle auto-repeat on ( ) and off ( )
Press D.
Any timer whose start time is will not be used during the countdown timer
operation.
There is no auto-repeat for individual countdown timers. In the Countdown Timer
Mode, auto-repeat repeats the entire set of timers.
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5. Set the times of all of the timers that you want.
6. Press A to exit the setting screen.
When auto-repeat is turned on, the number of repeats will
appear in the lower display.
Frequent use of auto-repeat and the alarm can run down
battery power.
To perform a countdown timer operation
In the Countdown Timer Mode, press D to start the countdown of the lowest
numbered countdown timer that has a start time setting that is not zero.
To pause the countdown timer that is currently counting down, press D. Press D
again to resume the countdown.
During a countdown timer operation, any countdown timer whose start time is zero
(
) is skipped.
Number of repeats
Auto-repeat on indicator
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The fi rst countdown timer of the series is the lowest numbered one with a start time
that is not zero. The fi nal countdown timer of the series is the highest numbered one
with a start time that is not zero.
While auto-repeat is turned off, the watch beeps when each countdown timer
reaches zero. An alarm will sound for about fi ve seconds when the fi nal countdown
timer reaches zero.
While auto-repeat is turned on, the watch beeps once when each countdown timer
reaches zero. A fi ve-second alert operation is performed when the fi nal countdown
timer reaches zero, unless the start time of the fi nal countdown timer is 10 seconds
or less. In such a case, the alert operation for the fi nal countdown timer is only one
second long.
Timing restarts from the fi rst timer when the fi nal countdown timer reaches zero. The
number of repeats is displayed in the lower display. The number of repeats display
changes to “
” when the count reaches 100.
An ongoing countdown timer operation continues to be performed even if you exit
the Countdown Timer Mode.
To stop a countdown timer operation, fi rst press D to pause the countdown of the
current timer, and then press A. This will display Countdown Timer 1 (
).
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World Time
World Time shows the current time in 48 cities (29 time
zones) around the world.
When you enter the World Time Mode, the data you were
viewing when you last exited the mode appears fi rst.
All of the operations in this section are performed in
the World Time Mode, which you enter by pressing C
(page E-5).
To view the time for another city code
In the World Time Mode, press D to scroll eastward
through city codes.
For full information about city codes, see the “City Code
Table” at the back of this manual.
If the current time for a city is wrong, check your
Timekeeping Mode time and Home city code settings and
make necessary changes.
City code
Current time in the zone of
the selected city code
Timekeeping Mode time
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To toggle a city code time between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time
1. In the World Time Mode, use D to display the city code
(time zone) whose Standard Time/Daylight Saving Time
setting you want to change.
2. Hold down A for about one second to toggle between
Daylight Saving Time (
displayed) and Standard Time
(
not displayed).
The DST indicator is on the display whenever you display
a city code for which Daylight Saving Time is turned on.
Note that the DST/Standard Time setting affects only
the currently displayed city code. Other city codes are
not affected.
DST indicator
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Alarm
When the Daily Alarm is turned on, the alarm sounds for
10 seconds at the preset time each day. When the Hourly
Time Signal is turned on, the watch beeps every hour on
the hour.
All of the operations in this section are performed in the
Alarm Mode, which you enter by pressing C (page E-5).
To set the alarm time
1. Hold down A while in the Alarm Mode until the hour
digits start to fl ash on the display. The hour digits fl ash
because they are selected.
This operation automatically turns on the alarm.
Alarm time
(Hour : Minutes)
Hourly time signal on
indicator
Timekeeping
Mode time
Alarm on indicator
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2. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
Hour Minutes
C
3. While a setting is fl ashing, use D and B to change it as described below.
Screen To do this: Do this:
Change the hour and minutes
Use D (+) and B (–).
With the 12-hour format, set the time
correctly as a.m. or p.m. (P indicator).
4. After you set the alarm time, press A to return to the Alarm Mode.
To stop the alarm tone after it starts to sound
Press any button.