Casio 3429 - User Manual

Operation Guide 3429
MO1402-EA
© 2014 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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Getting Acquainted
Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out of your
purchase, be sure to read this manual carefully.
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ENGLISH
Warning !
• The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for use in
taking measurements that require professional or industrial precision. Values
produced by this watch should be considered as reasonably accurate
representations only.
• The longitude, lunitidal interval, moon age and tide graph data that appear on
the display of this watch are not intended for navigation purposes. Always use
proper instruments and resources to obtain data for navigation purposes.
• This watch is not an instrument for calculating low tide and high tide times. The
tide graph of this watch is intended to provide a reasonable approximation of
tidal movements only.
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About This Manual
• Depending on the model of your watch, display text
appears either as dark figures on a light background or
light figures on a dark background. All sample displays
in this manual are shown using dark figures on a light
background.
• Button operations are indicated using the letters shown
in the illustration.
• Each section of this manual provides you with the
information you need to perform operations in each
mode. Further details and technical information can be
found in the “Reference” section.
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Contents
About This Manual …………………………………………………………………… E-2
General Guide ………………………………………………………………………… E-6
Timekeeping …………………………………………………………………………… E-8
To set the time and date ……………………………………………………… E-9
To toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping ………………………E-12
To toggle the Timekeeping Mode time between DST
and Standard Time …………………………………………………………E-13
To confi gure Home Site data …………………………………………………E-15
Tide/Moon Data …………………………………………………………………………E-17
To specify a date ………………………………………………………………E-19
World Time ………………………………………………………………………………E-21
To view the time in another city ………………………………………………E-22
To toggle a city code time between Standard Time
and Daylight Saving Time …………………………………………………E-22
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Stopwatch ………………………………………………………………………………E-23
To measure times with the stopwatch ………………………………………E-24
To use Auto-Start ………………………………………………………………E-25
Countdown Timer………………………………………………………………………E-26
To confi gure the countdown timer ……………………………………………E-29
To use the countdown timer ……………………………………………………E-31
Alarms ……………………………………………………………………………………E-32
To set an alarm time ……………………………………………………………E-34
To test the alarm ………………………………………………………………E-36
To turn an alarm on and off ……………………………………………………E-37
To turn the Hourly Time Signal on and off ……………………………………E-38
Illumination ……………………………………………………………………………E-39
To illuminate the display ………………………………………………………E-39
To specify the illumination duration……………………………………………E-40
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Reference ………………………………………………………………………………E-41
To turn Flash Alert on and off …………………………………………………E-44
To turn the button operation tone on and off …………………………………E-45
Specifi cations …………………………………………………………………………E-49
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General Guide
• Press
C
to change from mode to mode.
• In any mode (except when a setting screen is on the display), press
B
to illuminate
the display.
Timekeeping Mode
Press .
Timekeeping Mode
Press .
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Stopwatch Mode
World Time ModeTide/Moon Data Mode
Countdown Timer ModeAlarm Mode Stopwatch Mode
World Time ModeTide/Moon Data Mode
Countdown Timer ModeAlarm Mode
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Timekeeping
Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the current
time and date.
• The tide graph (page E-42) shows tidal movements for
the current date in accordance with the current time as
kept in the Timekeeping Mode.
Important!
• Be sure to configure the current time and date, and
your Home Site data (data for the site where you use
the watch) correctly before using the functions of this
watch. See “Home Site Data” (page E-13) for more
information.
Day of week
Tide graph
PM indicator
Month – Day
Hour : Minutes Seconds
Day of week
Tide graph
PM indicator
Month – Day
Hour : Minutes Seconds
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Setting the Time and Date
This watch is preset with UTC differential values that represent each time zone
around the globe. Before setting the time, be sure to set the UTC differential for your
Home Site first, which is the location where you normally will be using the watch.
• Note that World Time Mode times (page E-21) are all displayed based on the time
and date settings you configure in the Timekeeping Mode.
To set the time and date
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down
A
until the
seconds start to flash, which indicates the setting
screen.
• Be sure to configure the correct UTC differential
for your Home Site before configuring any other
Timekeeping Mode settings.
• See the “UTC Differential/City Code List” at the
back of this manual for information about the UTC
differential settings that are supported.
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Summary

Getting Acquainted with Your Casio Watch

Important Warnings and Precautions

General Watch Operations Guide

Timekeeping Setup and Functionality

Tide Graph Display

Graphic representation of tidal movements for the current date.

Setting the Time and Date

Step-by-Step Time and Date Configuration

Step-by-step guide to setting the watch's time and date.

Time Format and DST Settings

Toggle 12;24-Hour Timekeeping

Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Setting

Procedure to toggle the Timekeeping Mode time between DST and Standard Time.

Home Site Data Configuration

Configure Home Site Data Procedure

Procedure to set UTC differential, longitude, and lunitidal interval.

Tide and Moon Data Viewing

Tide;Moon Data Screens

View tide data and moon data on separate screens.

Specify a Date for Data Viewing

How to set a specific date to view tide and moon data.

World Time Functionality

View Time in Other Cities

How to check the time in different cities around the world.

Toggle City Code DST Setting

Adjust Daylight Saving Time for a selected city code.

Stopwatch Operations

Measure Elapsed Times

Instructions for measuring elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.

Auto-Start Operation

How to utilize the 5-second countdown feature for automatic stopwatch start.

Countdown Timer Setup

Configure Countdown Timer Settings

Settings for countdown start time, auto-repeat, and progress beeper.

Countdown Timer Operations

Use Countdown Timer

How to start, pause, and stop the countdown timer.

Alarm Functions and Settings

Alarm Types Explained

Description of the different types of alarms available on the watch.

Set Alarm Time

Steps to set the time for each of the watch's alarms.

Alarm Operation and Signals

Alarm Operation Details

How alarms sound and operate, including snooze.

Test Alarm Tone

How to manually sound the alarm for testing purposes.

Toggle Alarm On;Off

Procedure to enable or disable individual alarms.

Hourly Time Signal

How to enable or disable the hourly time signal beeps.

Illumination Feature

Illuminate Display

How to activate the EL backlight for viewing the display.

Specify Illumination Duration

How to set the backlight duration to 1.5 or 3 seconds.

Reference Information

Moon Age Explained

Explanation of the watch's Moon age calculation and display.

Tide Graph Details

Information about the six graphic patterns representing tide conditions.

Tidal Movements and Lunitidal Interval

Explanation of tides and the significance of the lunitidal interval setting.

Special Watch Features

Flash Alert Feature

Procedure to enable or disable the Flash Alert feature.

Button Operation Tone

How to enable or disable the audible button press tones.

UTC and Timekeeping Overview

UTC Overview

Explanation of UTC, its differential, and application in timekeeping.

Illumination Precautions

Important notes regarding the use and limitations of the EL backlight.

Watch Specifications

Timekeeping and World Time Specifications

Details on timekeeping accuracy, formats, and world time cities.

Stopwatch and Countdown Timer Specs

Specifications for stopwatch measurement and countdown timer functions.

Alarm and Illumination Specifications

Details on alarm capabilities and illumination features.

Battery and Maintenance

Battery Information

Details about the watch's battery type and expected life.

Casio 3429 Specifications

General

Brand	Casio
Model	3429
Category	Watch
Language	English