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HighGear Aerial User Manual

HighGear Aerial
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HighGear Aerial Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHighGear
ModelAerial
CategoryWatch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and General Information

General Information on the Instrument

Welcome message, overview of the Alterra/Aerial instrument features and its technical nature.

Warnings and Cautions

Key Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for using the watch during physical activities and near water.

Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Watch Battery

Detailed steps for safely replacing the CR2032 lithium battery to maintain water resistance.

Watch Display Icons

Weather, Time, Altimeter, and Barometer Icons

Explanation of various symbols displayed on the watch for weather, time, altimeter, and barometer functions.

Keys and Their Functions

Key Actions: Quick Press vs. Press & Hold

Understanding the two primary key interaction methods: quick presses and press-and-hold operations.

Common Key Actions for Programming

Guides on entering programming sequences and adjusting variables using watch keys.

Modes of Operation

Main Display Modes Overview

Navigating through different watch modes like Time, Compass, Barometer, and Altimeter.

Key Actions in Operation

How to advance variables, exit programming, and activate the backlight using specific keys.

Time Functions

Viewing and Setting Time Zones

Instructions for displaying and changing between Time Zone 1 and Time Zone 2.

Setting the Time of Day

Step-by-step guide to accurately set the watch's hour, minute, seconds, date, and 12/24 hour format.

Secondary Time Display Screens

Exploring four additional display options for time, showing temperature, altitude, or pressure.

Compass (Alterra Only)

Compass Screen Details

Understanding the display elements for the digital compass, including heading and degrees.

Calibrating the Compass

Procedure for calibrating the compass for accurate readings, including leveling and rotations.

Magnetic Declination Adjustment

How to adjust the compass for magnetic declination to align with true north.

Reactivating the Compass

Simple method to re-enable the compass display after it times out for power saving.

Barometer

Programming the Barometer

Steps to set the barometer, including weather icons and potential adjustments to sea level pressure.

Secondary Barometer Screens

Overview of four alternative screens displaying barometric pressure trends and related data.

Barometric Pressure Graph

Understanding the 24-hour graph of barometric pressure changes.

Changing Barometer Units

Instructions for switching between inches of Mercury (inHg) and millibars (mbar/hPa).

Changing Temperature Units

How to select between Fahrenheit and Celsius for temperature display.

Altimeter

Setting the Altimeter

Procedure for calibrating the altimeter to a known altitude and setting the altitude alarm.

Setting Altimeter Presets

Guide to pre-setting altitudes for three specific locations for quick calibration.

Recalling Altimeter Presets

Steps to recall and apply a pre-set altitude to the altimeter.

Secondary Altimeter Screens

Description of four alternative altimeter display screens showing various altitude data.

Changing Altitude Units

How to switch altitude display between feet and meters.

Altitude Lock Function

Explanation of the automatic altitude lock and how it functions.

Altimeter Data Log Memory

Starting and Stopping Log Book

Instructions on how to initiate and terminate the altimeter data logging feature.

Clearing Altimeter Log Memory

Procedure for clearing individual or all logged altimeter data files.

Reviewing Altimeter Log Data

Guide to accessing and viewing recorded altitude data, including ascent and descent rates.

Chronograph

Understanding Laps and Splits

Definition of lap and split times in the chronograph function.

Starting and Stopping Timing

How to start, time laps/splits, and stop the chronograph function.

Chronograph Data Log Memory

Managing Chronograph Data

Storing and organizing recorded runs and workouts in the chronograph memory.

Reviewing Lap and Split Data

Accessing detailed lap and split times, best lap, and average lap information.

Clearing Chronograph Data

Procedure for deleting individual runs/workouts or all stored chronograph data.

Ski Chronograph

Setting the Ski Chronograph

Overview of the ski chronograph display, including current altitude and base altitude.

Storing a Base Altitude

Instructions for automatically or manually storing a base altitude for ski run timing.

Operating the Ski Chronograph

How to start, time, and stop ski runs, and what data is displayed upon completion.

Daily Alarm

Turning Alarms On/Off

Method to activate or deactivate the daily alarm settings.

Selecting Alarm 1 or 2

How to choose between setting Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.

Setting the Daily Alarm

Step-by-step instructions for setting the hour, minute, and chime for the daily alarm.

Resetting the Watch

Procedure for performing a factory reset of the watch to default settings.

Specifications and Ranges

Technical Specifications Overview

Detailed list of ranges and resolutions for Altimeter, Barometer, Chronograph, Thermometer, and Compass.

Troubleshooting - Basic

Battery Issues and Indicators

Identifying weak battery symptoms like display fading or inaccurate sensor readings.

Interference and Environmental Effects

Understanding how EMI and extreme temperatures can affect watch performance.

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