CASIO BGX170-1
Manual de Usuario

Module No. 2169/2299
GENERAL GUIDE
� Press C to change from mode to mode. � The animation area shows different animated characters and graphics, depending on the mode and the operation being performed. � The operational procedures for Module 2169 and 2299 are identical. All of the illustrations in this manual show Module 2169. Timekeeping Mode
Animation area Press C.

2169/2299-1

Countdown Alarm Mode

Stopwatch Mode

Alarm Mode

[Module 2299]

[Module 2169]

TIMEKEEPING MODE
This section provides information on setting the time and date. Day of the week Screen
Day of week � Day
Graphic area Animation area Press B .

COUNTDOWN ALARM MODE
Mode indicator � Timer No.

Month Screen
Month � Day

Graphic area

The Countdown Alarm Mode has three 60-minute timers whose starting time can be set in one-minute increments. When the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds. � In the Countdown Alarm Mode, press B to illuminate the display for about three seconds. To illuminate the display while setting the countdown time (while the minutes digits are flashing), press E. � The starting times of the countdown timers are preset to 15, 30, and 60 minutes when you purchase it. You can use these settings as they are, or you can change to different starting times if you want.

Minutes Seconds PM indicator Hour : Minutes Seconds 1/10 second

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In the Timekeeping Mode, press B to switch between the day of the week and month screens. In the Timekeeping Mode, press E to illuminate the display for about three seconds. In the Timekeeping Mode, press D to switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour formats. When the 12-hour format is selected, �p.m.� times are indicated on the display by P, while �a.m.� times are indicated by A. No indicators are used with the 24-hour format. � The graphic area of the Timekeeping Mode screens shows patterns that indicate the passage of seconds. � Various animated figures move in the animation area as seconds pass in the Timekeeping Mode. At 00 and 30 seconds, a high-speed animated graphic appears.

To use a countdown timer

1. Press D while in the Countdown Alarm Mode to select the timer whose time you want to use. Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3

To set the time and date
1. Hold down A while in the Timekeeping Mode until the seconds digits start to flash on the display. The seconds flash because they are selected. 2. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
Seconds Day Hour Month Minutes Year

� Pressing D does not change the timer selection if a countdown timer operation is currently in progress or is paused. You must stop the ongoing countdown operation before you can change to another timer. 2. Press E to start the countdown timer. � When the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds or until you stop the alarm by pressing any button. The countdown time is automatically reset to its starting value after the alarm stops. � Press E while a countdown operation is in progress to pause it. Press E again to resume the countdown. � To completely stop a countdown operation, first pause it (by pressing E ), and then press D. This returns the countdown time to its starting value. D 1. Press D while in the Countdown Alarm Mode to select the timer whose time you want to change. 2. After you select a timer, hold down A until the minutes digits start to flash on the display. 3. Press D to increase the minutes. Holding down D changes the minutes at high speed. A 4. After you set the countdown time, press A to return to the Countdown Alarm Mode. � If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is flashing, the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Countdown Alarm Mode automatically.

3. While the seconds digits are selected (flashing), press D to reset the seconds to 00. � If you press D while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59, the seconds are reset to 00 and 1 is added to the minutes. If the seconds count is in the range of 00 to 29, the minutes count is unchanged. 4. While any other digits (besides seconds) are selected (flashing), press D to increase the number. Holding down D changes the current selection at high speed. 5. After you set the time and date, press A to return to the Timekeeping Mode. � The day of the week is automatically set in accordance with the date. � The date can be set within the range of January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2039. � If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is flashing, the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Timekeeping Mode automatically.

To change a countdown time

About countdown indicators
An audible beep, the EL backlight, and the graphic area on the display keep you informed about the progress of the countdown as noted in the following table. Indication Beep Backlight Indication Graphic Area Start 1 second 1 second More than 5 minutes 5'00"0 1 second 1 second Less than 5 minutes Time Up 10 seconds 2 seconds Time Up

DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Daylight Saving Time (DST) automatically advances the time setting by one hour from Standard Time. Whether you should use Daylight Saving Time depends on the geographic area where you are currently located. To switch between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down B for about two seconds until the watch beeps twice. � The colon between the hour and minutes digits flashes while Daylight Saving Time is selected.

Flashing

BACKLIGHT
A backlight that uses an EL (electro-luminescent) panel causes the entire display to glow for easy reading in the dark. Depending on the mode, pressing E or B turns on the backlight for about three seconds. See the sections that cover each mode for information on whether you should press E or B . � The backlight of the watch employs an electro-luminescent (EL) light, which loses illuminating power after very long use. � The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight. � The watch will emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. It does not indicate malfunction of the watch. � The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds.