Casio Pathfinder PAS400B - User Manual

Operation Guide 2632/2805
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MA0311-EB
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out of your
purchase, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for later reference
when necessary.
Important!
The fishing/hunting time data, sunrise and sunset data, and moon phase indicator
produced by this watch are all based on calculations that use the watch’s current time,
date, and Home Site settings. Because of this, you should make sure that the current
date and time, and your Home Site data are all correct before using such data.
• When fishing or hunting, always take proper precautions to ensure your own
personal safety and the personal safety of others around you.
• Note that the fishing/hunting time data, sunrise and sunset data, and moon phase
indicator are all based on calculated values. They are provided only for reference
purposes.
• See the “Timekeeping” section of this manual for information about setting the
current time and date, and about specifying your Home Site.
General Guide
• Press D to change from mode to mode.
• In any mode, press L to illuminate the display.
About This Manual
• The operational procedures for Modules 2632 and 2805
are identical. All of the illustrations in this manual show
Module 2632.
• 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.
Module 2805
(Light)
Module 2632
• In addition to the modes shown here, this watch also has a Time Memo feature.
Timekeeping
Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the current
time, date, and your Home Site.
• The Moon phase indicator shows the current Moon
phase in accordance with the current date as kept in the
Timekeeping Mode.
• The graphic area that runs around the periphery of the
display indicates fishing/hunting times, as well as
daylight and nighttime hours.
Important!
Be sure to correctly configure the current time and date,
and your Home Site data (data for the site where you use
the watch) before using the functions of this watch.
• See “Home Site Data” about specifying your Home Site.
Recall Mode Alarm Mode Stopwatch Mode
Timekeeping Mode Fishing/Hunting
Time Mode
Sunrise/Sunset Mode
Press
D.
Day of week
Year Month – Day
Hour : Minutes Seconds
PM indicator
Graphic area
Moon phase indicator
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.
• While the seconds are flashing, press E to reset the
seconds count to
00
.
2. Press D to move the flashing in the sequence shown
below to select other settings.
Seconds Hour
Minutes
12/24-Hour
Format
Day Year
Month
3. While the hour, minutes, year, month, or day setting is flashing, use E (+) and B
(–) to change it.
• When the 12/24-hour setting is flashing, press E to toggle between 12-hour
(
) and 24-hour ( ) timekeeping.
4. Press A twice to exit the setting screen.
• The first press of A displays the Home Site GMT differential setting screen.
Pressing A again exits the setting screen.
• When you exit the setting screen after changing the current time and/or date setting,
the graphic area around the periphery of the display performs an animated pattern
to indicate that the watch is performing internal calculations. This process can
continue for as long as 15 seconds. Wait until the animated pattern stops before
performing any other button operation.
• The day of the week is automatically displayed in accordance with the date (year,
month, and day) settings.
Home Site Data
Moon phase indicator, fishing/hunting time data, and sunrise and sunset data will not
be displayed properly unless Home Site data (GMT differential, latitude, and
longitude) is configured correctly.
• The GMT differential is a value that indicates the time difference between Greenwich
Mean Time and the time zone where a city is located.
• Note that you must add one hour to the current time setting and the GMT differential
of your time zone whenever you change to Daylight Saving Time (summer time).
Subtract one hour when you change back to Standard Time.
• The “Site Data List” provides GMT differential, latitude, and longitude information
around the world.
To configure Home Site data
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the
seconds start to flash, which indicates the setting
screen.
2. Press A again to display the GMT differential setting
screen.
3. Use E (+) and B (–) to change it.
• You can specify a value in the range of –11.0 to
+14.0, in 0.5-hour units.
4. Press D to display the Latitude/Longitude setting
screen, and then change the setting.
• Press B to change the latitude value and E to
change the longitude.
• At first, pressing B or E increases the value. Press
C to toggle the B and E button operations
between increase and decrease.
• You can specify latitude in the range of 65°N to 65°S,
and longitude from 179°W to 180°E, both in 1-degree
units.
5. Press A to exit the setting screen.
• When you exit the setting screen after changing the latitude and/or longitude setting,
the graphic area around the periphery of the display performs an animated pattern
to indicate that the watch is performing internal calculations. This process can
continue for as long as 15 seconds. Wait until the animated pattern stops before
performing any other button operation.
Graphic Area
In the Timekeeping Mode, the graphic area can be used to view either a fishing/
hunting time graph or a daylight graph. Press E to toggle between them.
Fishing/Hunting Time Graph Daylight Graph
Level indicator
0:00 (12:00 AM)
18:00
(6:00 PM)
6:00 AM
12:00 (12:00 PM)
• The markings along the display’s graphic area show the 24 hours of each day. Each
graphic area segment represents 30 minutes. The flashing segment of the graphic
area indicates the current time.
• The fishing/hunting time graph indicates the times when fish or game can be
expected to be feeding. For more information, see “Using the Fishing/Hunting Time
Features”.
• The blackened part of the daylight graph indicates nighttime. For more information,
see “Sunrise/Sunset Mode”.
Using the Fishing/Hunting Time Features
Your watch provides you with information about favorable
fishing/hunting times and other data (Moon phase and
age) at your Home Site for a particular date. You can even
configure a fishing/hunting alarm that alerts you when a
favorable fishing/hunting time has been reached.
• The fishing/hunting times shown by your watch are the
times when the moon is at its highest point (upper
transit), lowest point (lower transit), furthest point the
east (east transit), and furthest point to the west (west
transit) of your Home Site. These are favorable times for
fishing and hunting.
• For more details about the fishing/hunting times, see
“Fishing/Hunting Time Calculation”.
• See “Moon Phase Indicator” for information about the
Moon phase indicator.
Latitude
Longitude
Press E.
Moon age
Date (Year
Month – Day)
Time (Hour : Minutes)
Fishing/hunting time graph
Moon phase indicator

Summary

Getting Acquainted

Important!

Key precautions for using watch data, including time, date, and Home Site.

General Guide to Watch Modes

Timekeeping Mode

Setting and viewing current time, date, and Home Site.

Fishing;Hunting Time Mode

Displays fishing/hunting times based on Moon transit.

Sunrise;Sunset Mode

Views sunrise/sunset times and Moon phase.

Recall Mode

Accesses stored time memos.

Alarm Mode

Setting alarms and hourly time signal.

Stopwatch Mode

Measures elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.

Timekeeping Mode Details

Graphic area

Shows Moon phase, fishing/hunting times, daylight/nighttime.

To set the time and date

Steps to set current time and date.

Home Site Data

Crucial for accurate timekeeping and fishing/hunting data.

To configure Home Site data

Procedure to set GMT differential, latitude, longitude.

Fishing;Hunting Time Mode Features

To interpret the Fishing;Hunting Time Mode screen

Explains display elements like level indicator and time graph.

Level indicator

Shows relative favorability of fishing/hunting times.

Fishing;hunting time graph

Indicates favorable periods using segments.

Sunrise;Sunset Mode and Time Memo

Sunrise;Sunset Mode

View sunrise/sunset times and Moon data for a specific date.

Daylight Graph

Indicates daytime and nighttime by sunrise/sunset times.

Time Memo

Feature to create and manage up to 40 time memos.

To create a time memo

Procedure to record memo with time, date, phase, etc.

Alarms and Stopwatch

Alarms

Setting up to five independent alarms or hourly time signal.

To set an alarm time

Steps for configuring daily or weekly alarm settings.

Stopwatch

Measures elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.

To measure times with the stopwatch

Operations for starting, stopping, splitting, and clearing.

Backlight and Auto Light Switch

Backlight

Manual illumination of the display using EL panel.

Auto light switch

Automatic backlight activation when watch is angled.

To turn on the backlight manually

Pressing a button for manual illumination.

About the Auto Light Switch

How the auto light switch activates based on wrist movement.

Reference Information

Moon Phases and Moon Age

Explains Moon cycle, age calculation, and indicator display.

Moon Phase Indicator

Illustrates Moon phases and their corresponding ages.

Fishing;Hunting Time Calculation

Basis of calculations using Moon transit and favorable feeding times.

Backlight Precautions

Notes on EL panel power, visibility, and sound.

Auto light switch precautions

Warnings regarding battery drain and accidental activation.

Site Data List

Site Data List Details

Table of global sites with GMT differential, DST, longitude, and latitude.

Casio Pathfinder PAS400B Specifications

General

Model	PAS400B
Brand	Casio
Series	Pathfinder
Type	Digital
Water Resistance	100 meters
Altimeter	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Compass	Yes
Thermometer	Yes
Case Material	Resin
Band Material	Resin
Display Type	Digital
Battery Life	Approx. 2 years
Functions	Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Alarm