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Operation Guide 3259

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ERR appears on the display after I perform bidirectional calibration or northerly calibration.

If

- - -

 appears and then changes to 

ERR

 (error) on the calibration screen, it means that there is something 

wrong with the sensor.

 If 

ERR

 disappears after about one second, try performing the calibration again.

 If 

ERR

 keeps appearing, contact your original dealer or nearest authorized CASIO distributor to have 

the watch checked.

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ERR appears on the display after I perform northerly calibration.

The

ERR

 message indicates there may be some problem with the sensor. The 

ERR

 message also may 

be due to movement of the watch while the calibration procedure is being performed. Try performing 
calibration again, taking care to ensure that the watch is not moved.
If this does not solve the problem, the problem may be due to some nearby source of terrestrial 
magnetism. Try performing the calibration procedure again from the beginning.

Whenever you have a sensor malfunction, take the watch to your original dealer or nearest authorized 
CASIO distributor as soon as possible.

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What causes incorrect direction readings?

 Incorrect bidirectional calibration. Perform bidirectional calibration (page E-28).

 Nearby source of strong magnetism, such as a household appliance, a large steel bridge, a steel 

beam, overhead wires, etc., or an attempt to perform direction measurement on a train, boat, etc. Move 
away from large metal objects and try again. Note that digital compass operation cannot be performed 
inside a train, boat, etc.

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What causes different direction readings to produce different results at the same location?

Magnetism generated by nearby high-tension wires is interfering with detection of terrestrial magnetism. 
Move away from the high-tension wires and try again.

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Why am I having problems taking direction readings indoors?

A TV, personal computer, speakers, or some other object is interfering with terrestrial magnetism 
readings. Move away from the object causing the interference or take the direction reading outdoors. 
Indoor direction readings are particularly diffi cult inside ferro-concrete structures. Remember that you will 
not be able to take direction readings inside of trains, airplanes, etc.

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The barometric pressure differential pointer does not appear on the display when I enter the 

Barometer/Thermometer Mode.

 This could indicate sensor error. Try pressing 

B

 again.

 The barometric pressure differential pointer is not displayed when the displayed current barometric 

value is outside of the allowable measurement range (260 to 1,100 hPa).

World Time Mode

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The time for my World Time City is off in the World Time Mode.

This could be due to incorrect switching between standard time and daylight saving time. See “To specify 
standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city” (page E-87) for more information.

Charging

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The watch does not resume operation after I expose it to light.

This can happen after the power level drops to Level 5 (page E-11). Continue exposing the watch to light 
until the battery power indicator shows “

H

” or “

M

”.

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Specifi cations

Accuracy at normal temperature:

 ±15 seconds a month

Timekeeping:

Hour, minutes, seconds, p.m. (P), year, month, day, day of the week

Time format: 12-hour and 24-hour
Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099
Other: Two display formats (year screen, Tide Graph screen); Home City code (can be assigned one of 

48 city codes); Standard Time / Daylight Saving Time (summer time)

Digital Compass:

20 seconds continuous measurement; 16 directions; Angle value 0° to 359°; Four direction 

pointers; Calibration (bidirectional, northerly); Magnetic declination correction; Bearing Memory

Barometer:

Measurement and display range:
 

260 to 1,100 hPa (or 7.65 to 32.45 inHg)

Display unit: 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg)
Measurement timing: Daily from midnight, at two hour intervals (12 times per day); Every fi ve seconds 

in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode

Other: Calibration; Manual measurement (button operation); Barometric pressure graph; Barometric 

pressure differential pointer; Barometric pressure change indicator

Thermometer:

Measurement and display range: –10.0 to 60.0°C (or 14.0 to 140.0°F)
Display unit: 0.1°C (or 0.2°F)
Measurement timing: Every fi ve seconds in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode
Other: Calibration; Manual measurement (button operation)

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Altimeter:

Measurement range: –700 to 10,000 m (or –2,300 to 32,800 ft.) without reference altitude
Display range: –10,000 to 10,000 m (or –32,800 to 32,800 ft.)

 

Negative values can be caused by readings produced based on a reference altitude or due to 
atmospheric conditions.

Display unit: 5 m (or 20 ft.)
Current Altitude Data: 5-second intervals for 1 hour (

0’05

), or 5-second interval for fi rst 3 minutes 

followed by 2-minute interval for next 24 hours (

2’00

)

Altitude Memory Data:

Manually saved records: 14 (altitude, date, time)
Auto saved values: Two sets (memory areas) each of high altitude and its measurement date and 

time, low altitude and its measurement date and time, total ascent and its save start date and 
time, total descent and its save start date and time

Other: Reference altitude setting; Altitude differential; Altitude auto measurement method (

0’05

 or 

2’00

)

Bearing Sensor Precision:

Direction: Within ±10°

 

Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of –10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

North pointer: Within ±2 digital segments

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Pressure Sensor Precision:

Conditions (Altitude)

Altimeter

Barometer

Fixed
temperature

0 to 6000 m
0 to 19680 ft.

± (altitude differential × 2%
+ 15 m) m
± (altitude differential × 2%
+ 50 ft.) ft.

± (pressure differential × 2%
+ 2 hPa) hPa
± (pressure differential × 2%
+ 0.059 inHg) inHg

6000 to 10000 m
19680 to 32800 ft.

± (altitude differential × 2%
+ 25 m) m
± (altitude differential × 2%
+ 90 ft.) ft.

Effect of 
variable
temperature

0 to 6000 m
0 to 19680 ft.

± 50 m every 10°C
± 170 ft. every 50°F

± 5 hPa every 10°C
± 0.148 inHg every 50°F

6000 to 10000 m
19680 to 32800 ft.

± 70 m every 10°C
± 230 ft. every 50°F

 Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of –10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

 Precision is lessened by strong impact to either the watch or the sensor, and by temperature extremes.

Temperature Sensor Precision:

±2°C (±3.6°F) in range of –10°C to 60°C (14.0°F to 140.0°F)

Tide/Moon Data: 

Moon phase indicator for specifi c date; Moon age; Tide level for specifi c date and time

Other: High tide time adjustment; Moon phase reversal

Alarms:

 5 Daily alarms; Hourly time signal

Stopwatch:

Measuring unit: 1/100 second
Measuring capacity: 23:59' 59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, two fi nishes

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Countdown Timer:

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 60 minutes
Setting ranges: Countdown start time (1 to 60 minutes, 1-minute increments); Reset time (1 to 5 

minutes, 1-minute increments)

Other: Progress beeper

World Time:

 48 cities (31 time zones)

Other: Daylight Saving Time/Standard Time

Illumination:

 EL Backlight (electro-luminescent panel); Selectable illumination duration (approximately 1.5 

seconds or 3 seconds); Auto Light Switch (Full Auto EL Light operates only in the dark)

Other:

 Battery power indicator; Power Saving; Low-temperature resistance (–10°C/14°F); Button 

operation tone on/off

Power Supply:

 Solar cell and one rechargeable battery

Approximate battery operating time: 6 months (from full charge to Level 4) under the following 

conditions:

 Watch not exposed to light

 Internal timekeeping

 Display on 18 hours per day, sleep state 6 hours per day

 1 illumination operation (1.5 seconds) per day

 10 seconds of alarm operation per day

 10 digital compass operations per week

 1 hour of altimeter measurement at 5-second interval, once per month

 2 hours of barometric pressure measurement per day

Frequent use of illumination runs down the battery. Particular care is required when using the auto 
light switch (page E-91).

Summary of Contents for 3259

Page 1: ...on correct Home City time and date settings in the Timekeeping Mode Make sure you configure these settings correctly 3 Set the current time See Configuring Current Time and Date Settings page E 22 The watch is now ready for use E 5 Contents E 2 About This Manual E 3 Things to check before using the watch E 9 Charging the Watch E 14 To recover from the sleep state E 15 Mode Reference Guide E 19 Timek...

Page 2: ...l be disabled until battery power recovers Battery power will recover in about 15 minutes At this time the battery power indicators H M L will stop flashing This indicates that the functions listed above are enabled again If all of the battery power indicators H M L are flashing and the C charge indicator also is flashing it means the battery level is very low Expose the watch to bright light as soon...

Page 3: ...ode automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes For details about city codes see the City Code Table at the back of this manual 2 Use A East and C West to scroll through the available city codes Keep scrolling until the city code you want to select as your Home City is displayed 3 Press D to display the DST setting screen 4 Press A to toggle the DST setting bet...

Page 4: ...e bearing sensor is producing incorrect readings E 28 Magnetic Declination Correction With magnetic declination correction you input a magnetic declination angle difference between magnetic north and true north which allows the watch to indicate true north You can perform this procedure when the magnetic declination angle is indicated on the map you are using Note that you can input the declinatio...

Page 5: ...le of current reading Bearing memory direction angle value 12 o clock position Bearing memory pointer North pointer Direction angle of current reading Bearing memory direction angle value E 37 Digital Compass Precautions This watch features a built in magnetic bearing sensor that detects terrestrial magnetism This means that north indicated by this watch is magnetic north which is somewhat differe...

Page 6: ...sensor can result in incorrect readings Before performing the calibration procedure compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable and accurate barometer Incorrectly calibrating the temperature sensor can result in incorrect readings Carefully read the following before doing anything Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable and accurate t...

Page 7: ...de readings produced by this watch are subject to error caused by changes in air pressure Because of this we recommend that you update the reference altitude value whenever one is available during your climb After you specify a reference altitude value the watch adjusts its air pressure to altitude conversion calculation accordingly To specify a reference altitude value 1 In the Altimeter Mode hol...

Page 8: ...Absolute altitude and relative altitude Absolute altitude expresses an absolute height above sea level Relative altitude expresses the difference between the height of two different places Height of building 130 m relative altitude Rooftop at an altitude of 230 m above sea level absolute altitude Sea Level E 60 Altimeter Precautions This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure This means th...

Page 9: ...our Timekeeping Mode settings and correct them if necessary If you feel that the information shown by the Tide Graph is different from actual tide conditions you need to adjust the high tide time See Adjusting the High Tide Time page E 71 for more information E 69 Moon Data The Moon phase and Moon age information that appears first when you enter the Tide Moon Data Mode shows the data at noon for y...

Page 10: ...gitudes lunar day length and lunitidal interval preset in watch memory and on high tide times specified by you Tide Graph The Tide Graph graphically represents the current tide condition using one of three patterns that represent spring tide intermediate tide and neap tide as shown below Tide Name Graph Description Spring Tide Large difference between high tide and low tide Occurs a few days before...

Page 11: ... current countdown start time 2 Hold down E until the minute setting of the current countdown start time starts to flash This is the setting screen 3 Press D to toggle the display between the countdown time TMR or reset time RST 4 When the setting you want is flashing use A and C to change the minutes setting 5 Press E to exit the setting screen E 85 To use the countdown timer Using the Countdown Ti...

Page 12: ...n of the display and can run down the battery Illumination may not turn on if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees above or below parallel Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground Illumination turns off after the preset illumination duration page E 88 even if you keep the watch pointed towards your face Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper o...

Page 13: ...inHg Display unit 1 hPa or 0 05 inHg Measurement timing Daily from midnight at two hour intervals 12 times per day Every five seconds in the Barometer Thermometer Mode Other Calibration Manual measurement button operation Barometric pressure graph Barometric pressure differential pointer Barometric pressure change indicator Thermometer Measurement and display range 10 0 to 60 0 C or 14 0 to 140 0 F...

Page 14: ...N London MAD Madrid 1 PAR Paris ROM Rome BER Berlin STO Stockholm ATH Athens 2 CAI Cairo JRS Jerusalem MOW Moscow 3 JED Jeddah THR Tehran 3 5 DXB Dubai 4 KBL Kabul 4 5 KHI Karachi 5 L 3 City Code City UTC Offset GMT Differential DEL Delhi 5 5 KTM Kathmandu 5 75 DAC Dhaka 6 RGN Yangon 6 5 BKK Bangkok 7 SIN Singapore 8 HKG Hong Kong BJS Beijing TPE Taipei SEL Seoul 9 TYO Tokyo ADL Adelaide 9 5 GUM G...

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