Casio G-Shock GW-9500-1A4 User Manual

Contents
Precautions
Operating Precautions
User Maintenance
Battery
Before Getting Started...
General Guide
Indicators
Navigating Between Modes
Mode Overview
Charging
Viewing the Face in the Dark
Time Adjustment
Time Adjustment Using a Time Signal
Overview
Appropriate Signal Reception Location
Time Signal Reception Ranges
Auto Time Calibration Signal Receive
Enabling and disabling Auto Receive
Manual Time Calibration Signal Receive
Receive Level Indicator
Checking the Last Time Adjustment
Result
Signal Reception Precautions
Using Watch Operations to Adjust the Time
Setting
World Time
Checking World Time
Specifying a World Time City
Alarm and Hourly Time Signal
Configuring Alarm Settings
Configuring the Hourly Time Signal Setting
Turning Off an Alarm or the Hourly Time Signal
Digital Compass
Taking a Compass Reading
Saving a Bearing to an Objective (Bearing
Memory)
Calibrating Compass Readings
Calibrating Compass Readings
Setting Up for True North Readings
(Magnetic Declination Calibration)
Digital Compass Reading Precautions
Altitude Measurement
Checking the Current Altitude
Calibrating Altitude Readings (Offset)
Setting a Reference Altitude and Taking
Altitude Differential Readings
Setting the Measurement Interval for Auto
Record Data and Climb Record Data
Changing Displayed Information
Recording Altitude Readings
Specifying the Altitude Measurement Unit
Altitude Reading Precautions
Barometric Pressure and
Temperature Measurement
Measuring Barometric Pressure and
Temperature
Checking Changes in Barometric Pressure
Over Time
Checking the Change Between Two
Barometric Pressure Readings (Barometric
Pressure Differential)
Sudden Barometric Pressure Change
Indications
Correcting Measured Barometric Pressure
and Temperature Values (Offset)
Specifying the Barometric Pressure Unit
Specifying the Temperature Measurement
Unit
Barometric Pressure and Temperature
Reading Precautions
Viewing Altitude Records
Viewing Recorded Data
Deleting Data
Sunrise and Sunset Times
Looking Up Today’s Sunrise and Sunset
Times
Looking Up Sunrise and Sunset Times by
Specifying a Day
Looking Up Sunrise and Sunset Times by
Specifying a Location
Stopwatch
Measuring Elapsed Time
Measuring a Split Time
Timing the First and Second Place Finishers
Timer
Setting a Start Time
Using the Timer
Other Settings
Enabling the Button Operation Tone
Configuring Power Saving Function Settings
Other Information
City Table
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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Casio G-Shock GW-9500-1A4 Specifications

General

Model	GW-9500-1A4
Brand	Casio
Series	G-Shock
Display Type	Digital
Construction	Shock Resistant
Alarm/Hourly Time Signal	5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm), Hourly time signal
Calendar	Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Accuracy	±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Case and Bezel Material	Resin
Band Material	Resin
Water Resistance	200 meters
Power Supply and Battery Life	Solar rechargeable battery
Sensor Feature	Thermometer
World Time	48 cities (31 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
Timer	Countdown range: 24 hours, Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Light	LED backlight (Super Illuminator), Afterglow
Mute Feature	Yes
Other Features	Moon data (moon age of the specific date, moon phase)
Atomic Timekeeping	Yes
Radio Frequency	Multi-band 6 Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)

Summary

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

Operating Precautions and Water Resistance

Guidelines for watch usage and understanding water resistance levels.

Band Care and General Precautions

Proper maintenance and precautions for watch bands and general care.

Battery Information and Safety Warnings

Important battery details and warnings about risks from poor watch care.

Environmental and Material Precautions

Temperature, Impact, and Magnetism Effects

Effects of temperature, impact, and magnetism on watch operation and components.

Chemical Contact, Storage, and Component Care

Precautions for chemical contact, storage, and care of material components.

User Maintenance and Wear Precautions

Band Material and Skin Irritation

Care for resistant bands and advice for skin irritation.

User Maintenance and Sensor Care

User maintenance, sensor handling, and data memory precautions.

Battery and Long-Term Wear Issues

Battery details and potential issues from prolonged wear and poor care.

Getting Started with Your Watch

Watch Features Overview

Introduces key watch features like solar charging and time signal reception.

Mode Navigation and Overview

Explains the different watch modes and how to navigate them.

General Watch Interface Guide

Basic overview of the watch interface and button functions.

Understanding Watch Indicators and Modes

Indicators and Display Elements

Explains various indicators and their meanings on the watch display.

Navigating Between Watch Modes

Details how to switch between different watch modes using buttons.

Altimeter Mode Specifics

Specific functions and display elements of the Altimeter Mode.

Advanced Watch Functions Overview

Digital Compass Operations

How to use the compass for direction and bearing.

Barometer/Temperature Measurement

Taking barometric pressure and temperature readings.

Alarm and World Time Settings

Setting alarms and viewing world time information.

Stopwatch and Timer Operations

Using the stopwatch for elapsed time and the timer for countdowns.

Watch Charging Procedures

Checking Battery Charge Level

How to check the current battery charge level indicator.

Charging Time Guidelines

Guidelines for approximate charging times under different light conditions.

Illumination and Power Saving

Viewing the Face in the Dark

How to activate the watch face illumination manually or automatically.

Power Saving Functionality

Explanation of power saving levels and how to exit the mode.

Time Adjustment Methods

Specifying Illumination Duration

Setting the duration for the watch face illumination.

Time Adjustment Using Time Signal

How the watch automatically adjusts time via calibration signals.

Optimal Signal Reception Location

Tips for finding the best location for time signal reception.

Time Signal Reception Details

Time Signal Reception Ranges

Information on geographical reception ranges for time signals.

Auto Time Calibration Signal Receive

Details on the automatic time signal receive operation.

Controlling Auto Receive Setting

How to enable or disable the automatic time signal reception feature.

Manual Time Adjustment and Reception

Manual Time Calibration Signal Receive

Performing manual time signal reception.

Receive Level Indicator

Understanding the signal strength indicator during reception.

Checking Last Time Adjustment Result

How to view the result of the last successful time adjustment.

Signal Reception Precautions

Important precautions to ensure successful signal reception.

Manual Time and Date Adjustment

Setting Your Home City

Procedure to select and set the Home City for accurate timekeeping.

Manually Setting Time and Date

Adjusting time and date settings manually when signal reception is not possible.

Timekeeping Format Adjustments

Changing Time and Date Settings

Step-by-step guide to adjust time, date, and other settings.

Switching 12/24-Hour Timekeeping

How to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time display formats.

World Time Functionality

Checking World Time

How to view current times in different cities worldwide.

Specifying a World Time City

Procedure to select and set a World Time city.

Configuring Alarm Settings

How to set up daily alarms and snooze alarms.

Alarm and Hourly Time Signal Management

Setting Alarm Hours and Minutes

Step-by-step process to set alarm time.

Configuring Hourly Time Signal

How to enable or disable the hourly time signal.

Turning Off Alarms and Signals

How to stop sounding alarms or hourly time signals.

Digital Compass Usage

Taking a Compass Reading

How to perform a compass reading and interpret direction.

Digital Compass Precautions

Important information for ensuring correct compass readings.

Advanced Compass Features

Aligning Map with Surroundings

Using the compass for map reading and navigation.

Saving a Bearing to an Objective

Recording and using bearing memory for destination guidance.

2-Point Compass Calibration

Procedure for performing 2-point calibration of the compass.

True North Compass Calibration

Setting Up for True North Readings

Calibrating the compass to indicate true north using magnetic declination.

Magnetic vs. True North

Understanding the difference between magnetic and true north.

Altitude Measurement Basics

Checking the Current Altitude

How to take and display current altitude readings.

Altitude Measurement Important Notes

Key considerations regarding altitude readings and calibration.

Altitude Display and Calibration

Altitude Graph and Differential Screens

How to switch between altitude graph and differential displays.

Calibrating Altitude Readings (Offset)

Procedure to calibrate altitude readings for accuracy.

Altitude Differential and Measurement Intervals

Setting Reference Altitude for Differential Readings

Displaying altitude difference between two points.

Setting Measurement Intervals

Selecting auto measurement intervals for altitude data.

Recording Altitude Data

Recording Altitude Readings

How to record manually, auto, and climb altitude data.

Auto Record Data Contents

Information on auto-recorded altitude data and its contents.

Climb Record Data Contents

Information on climb record data and its contents.

Managing Altitude Data and Units

Starting and Stopping Altitude Measurement

How to start and stop recording altitude data.

Specifying Altitude Measurement Unit

Selecting units (meters or feet) for altitude display.

Barometric Pressure and Temperature Measurement

Measuring Barometric Pressure and Temperature

How to take barometric pressure and temperature readings.

Altitude Reading Precautions

Precautions for taking altitude readings, especially regarding temperature.

Barometric Pressure Trends and Changes

Checking Barometric Pressure Over Time

Viewing barometric pressure trends over the past 42 hours.

Checking Barometric Pressure Differential

Displaying the change between current and previous pressure readings.

Sudden Barometric Pressure Change Indications

How the watch alerts for significant pressure changes.

Barometric Pressure and Temperature Corrections

Correcting Measured Pressure and Temperature Values

How to adjust pressure and temperature readings for accuracy.

Barometric Pressure Change Indication Control

Enabling or disabling the barometric pressure change alerts.

Specifying Pressure and Temperature Units

Specifying Barometric Pressure Unit

Selecting display units for barometric pressure (hPa or inHg).

Specifying Temperature Measurement Unit

Selecting display units for temperature (°C or °F).

Viewing Altitude Records

Manually Recorded Altitude Data

Viewing altitude records manually logged by the user.

Auto Record Data Details

Viewing automatically recorded altitude data including high/low and ascent/descent.

Climb Record Data Details

Viewing detailed climb record data, including ascent/descent.

Barometric Pressure Reading Precautions

Important notes regarding barometric pressure readings and their limitations.

Temperature Reading Precautions

Important notes for accurate temperature readings and factors affecting them.

Data Management and Sunrise/Sunset Times

Climb Record Data Details

Detailed view of climb record data, including ascent/descent.

Deleting a Particular Altitude Record

How to delete a specific recorded altitude data entry.

Deleting All Manually Recorded Altitude Data

How to delete all manually recorded altitude data at once.

Today's Sunrise and Sunset Times

How to view current day's sunrise and sunset times for your Home City.

Sunrise/Sunset Times and Stopwatch Usage

Sunrise and Sunset Times by Date

How to check sunrise/sunset times for a specific date.

Sunrise and Sunset Times by Location

How to check sunrise/sunset times for a specific location.

Measuring Elapsed Time with Stopwatch

How to measure elapsed time using the stopwatch.

Stopwatch and Timer Operations

Measuring Split Times

How to measure split times during elapsed time measurement.

Timing First and Second Place Finishers

How to record times for first and second place finishers.

Setting a Start Time for the Timer

How to set the countdown start time for the timer.

Timer Operation and Other Settings

Using the Timer Operation

How to start, pause, and resume timer operations.

Enabling Button Operation Tone

How to enable or disable the button press sound.

Power Saving Configuration

Configuring Power Saving Function Settings

How to enable or disable the power saving feature.

City Table and Time Zone Offsets

A table listing cities, their time zones, and UTC offsets.

Watch Specifications

Basic Functions, Accuracy, and Signal Specs

Details on accuracy, basic functions, and signal reception.

Compass and Altimeter Specifications

Technical specifications for compass and altimeter functions.

Barometer, Temperature, and Sensor Specs

Technical specifications for barometer, temperature, and sensor accuracy.

Stopwatch, Timer, Alarm, World Time Specs

Specifications for stopwatch, timer, alarm, and world time features.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Signal Reception Troubleshooting

Solutions for issues with receiving time calibration signals.

Altitude Measurement Troubleshooting

Addressing problems with altitude readings and calibration.

Function-Specific Troubleshooting

Digital Compass Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues with the digital compass.

Barometric Pressure and Temperature Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for barometric pressure and temperature measurements.

Alarm and Hourly Time Signal Troubleshooting

Solutions for issues with alarms and hourly time signals.

Charging and Information Support

Troubleshooting Charging Issues

Solutions for problems related to watch charging and power.

Finding Additional Information

Guidance on where to find additional information or support.