CASIO 3198/3299 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a CASIO product. To ensure long-term enjoyment and proper use, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Please read the 'Safety Precautions' section in this manual for important safety information before using the unit.

Features of this Unit

• Multi Time: In Timekeeping Mode, you can switch between and view the times for 4 cities (T-1: Time 1 ~ T-4: Time 4).
• World Time: Displays the time for 31 time zones (48 cities) around the world.
• Alarm (5) / Hourly Chime: You can set up to 5 alarms to sound at your desired times. The unit can also sound an hourly chime on the hour.
• Timer: You can set a timer for up to 24 hours, with countdown measurement in 1/10-second increments.
• Stopwatch: Measures up to 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds in 1/100-second increments (24-hour watch).

Safety Precautions

The pictograms and symbols in this manual and on the product are intended to prevent harm to you and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please understand their meanings before use.

Warning Symbols

• Danger (危険): Ignoring this symbol and handling the product incorrectly can lead to death or severe injury.
• Warning (警告): Ignoring this symbol and handling the product incorrectly can lead to death or severe injury.
• Caution (注意): Ignoring this symbol and handling the product incorrectly can lead to injury or property damage.

Pictogram Examples

• Triangle Symbol: Indicates 'Matters Requiring Attention' (Caution). Example: Caution for electric shock.
• Circle with Slash Symbol: Indicates 'Prohibited Actions'. Example: Do not disassemble.
• Solid Circle Symbol: Indicates 'Mandatory Actions'. Example: Pull the power plug out of the outlet.

Specific Warnings

• Warning: Do Not Use for Scuba Diving

  Do not use this watch for scuba diving. It is not a diver's watch, and using it as such can lead to accidents.

• Battery Handling:

  If you remove the button battery, be careful not to swallow it, especially small children. Keep batteries out of reach of children. If a child swallows a battery, seek immediate medical attention.

Care and Maintenance

• Cleaning: The case and band can accumulate dirt and cause rust, potentially staining clothing. Keep the case and band clean. They are prone to rust if left after being immersed in seawater.
• Skin Irritation: The watch case and band are in direct contact with the skin, which may cause irritation depending on usage conditions. Causes include:
  • Allergies to metal or leather.
  • Dirt, rust, or sweat on the watch case or band.
  • Poor physical condition.

  Wearing the band too tightly can cause sweating and poor air circulation, leading to irritation. Wear the band with some slack.

  The 'Anti-odor Band' suppresses the growth of bacteria from sweat, preventing odors, but it does not prevent skin irritation.

  If any irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor.

General Usage Precautions

• Do Not Disassemble: Disassembling the watch can cause injury or malfunction.
• Safe Usage: Check the watch display in a safe location to prevent falls or injuries. Be especially careful during road running, cycling, or driving, as it can cause accidents. Also, be mindful of preventing accidents involving third parties.
• Battery Replacement: If the watch stops, replace the battery promptly.
• Band Clasp: Be careful not to injure your fingernails with the band clasp when putting on or taking off the watch. Avoid operating the clasp with long fingernails.
• Preventing Injury/Irritation: Remove the watch during sleep or when handling infants to prevent accidental injury or skin irritation.
• Protective Stickers: If protective stickers are attached to the case or band, remove them before use. Using the watch with stickers on can lead to dirt accumulation between the case/band and the sticker, causing rust or irritation.

Operation and Display

• Operation Basics: Pressing the C button cycles through modes. If no operation is performed for 2-3 minutes in Alarm Mode, the watch returns to Timekeeping Mode automatically.
• LCD Display: Explains A and B type displays for models 3198 and 3299. The analog display shows Home Time (T-1) hours, minutes, and seconds. The map display shows the current time zone area.
• Operation Sound: You can turn operation sounds ON/OFF. When OFF, the MUTE mark is displayed. Alarm, hourly chime, and timer sounds are not affected.
• Light: Press the B button to illuminate the display. The light duration can be set to approximately 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds.

Multi Time

• Usage: Switch between times for 4 cities (T-1 to T-4). T-1 is Home Time; T-2 to T-4 are Local Times linked to Home Time.
• Switching T-1 to T-4: Press the D button to cycle through the city times.
• Confirming Home Time City: Press the A button while viewing the Home Time city.
• Changing Local Time Cities (T-2 to T-4): Enter set mode, press A for 2 seconds. Select city code using A/B buttons. Select DST ON/OFF using C then A. Finish with A.
• Swapping Home Time Cities: In Timekeeping Mode, select a city for T-2 to T-4 using button A. Press A and B simultaneously to swap it with the Home Time city.

World Time

• Usage: View times for 48 cities in 31 time zones. World Time seconds synchronize with Home Time seconds.
• City Search: In World Time Mode, press button A to advance through city codes. Hold A for fast forward.
• Summer Time (DST): DST advances the time by one hour. Setting DST involves selecting a city and pressing button A for 1 second. The DST mark will appear. Press A again for 1 second to turn it off.

City Code List

* This table is based on information as of January 2017.
* Time differences are based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
* Time differences and summer time may vary by country and may change due to local circumstances.

Alarm and Hourly Chime

• Alarms: The watch has 5 alarms that can be set for different types:
  • Daily Alarm: Sounds at the set time every day.
  • One-time Alarm: Sounds once and then automatically turns OFF.

  Alarms sound when the Home Time (T-1) matches the set alarm time.

• Setting Alarm Time and Type: Enter Alarm Mode (press C). Select the alarm number (1-5 or Hourly Chime) using button D. Press A for approximately 1 second to enter the setting mode. The hour will blink. Set the hour using buttons A/B. Press C to move to minutes, set using A/B. Press C to select the alarm type (One-time/Daily), set using A. Finish by pressing A.
• Alarm ON/OFF: In Alarm Mode, select the alarm with D, then press A to toggle its ON/OFF status. The alarm mark indicates when an alarm is ON.
• Stopping Sound: Press any button to stop the sound.
• Monitor Alarm: In Alarm Mode, hold button D to sound the alarm while the button is pressed.
• Hourly Chime: The watch can sound an hourly chime (beeps) on the hour. Set ON/OFF by selecting the chime display in Alarm Mode and pressing button A. The chime mark indicates when it is ON.

Timer

• Usage: Set the timer for up to 24 hours, with countdown measurement in 1/10-second increments.
• Setting Timer: Enter Timer Mode (press C). Press A for approximately 1 second to enter the setting mode. The hour will blink. Set the hour using buttons A/B. Press C to move to minutes, set using A/B. Press C to move to seconds, set using A/B. Finish by pressing A.
• Countdown Measurement: In Timer Mode, press button D to start/stop the countdown. Measurement is in 1/10-second increments. When the timer reaches zero, an alarm sounds for about 10 seconds or until any button is pressed. The display automatically resets to the initial setting. After stopping the timer, press button A to reset. If there is lost time, press button D to stop, then press D again to resume counting from the displayed time.

Stopwatch

• Usage: Measures up to 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds in 1/100-second increments. It automatically resets to 0 when the measurement range is exceeded.
• Measurement: Enter Stopwatch Mode (press C). Press button D to start/stop the measurement.
• Normal Measurement: Start (D) → Stop (D) → Reset (A).
• Cumulative Measurement: Start (D) → Stop (D) → Resume (D) → Stop (D) → Reset (A).
• Split Time Measurement: Start (D) → Split (A) → Split Release (A) → Stop (D) → Reset (A). The 'SPL' indicator appears during split time measurement.
• 1st/2nd Place Simultaneous Measurement: Start (D) → Split (1st place time display) (A) → Split Release (2nd place time display) (A) → Stop (D) → Reset (A).
• Note: Pressing button A during measurement stops the display but continues internal counting (indicated by 'SPL'). Switching modes during split time measurement will cancel the split. Pressing button A after measurement resets the display to 0.

Time and Calendar Setting

• Setting Home Time (T-1): This operation is performed in Timekeeping Mode. Ensure T-1 (Home Time) is displayed. Press button A for approximately 1 second to enter the setting mode. The seconds will blink. If no operation is performed for 2-3 minutes, the setting mode will cancel automatically.
• Seconds Adjustment: Press button D to synchronize with the hourly chime. Seconds from 00-29 are reset to 00; 30-59 advance the minute and reset seconds to 00.
• Summer Time (DST) ON/OFF: Press button C to select the DST setting, then press button A to toggle ON/OFF. OFF = Standard Time, ON = Summer Time.
• Setting Home Time City: Press button C to select the city setting. Press buttons A or B to advance or return through city codes. Refer to the City Code List (Page 15). Holding A or B will fast forward.
• Moving Through Settings: Press button C to cycle through settings: Seconds → DST ON/OFF → Home Time City → Light Duration → Day → Month → Year → 12/24 Hour Format.
• Adjusting Values: Use buttons A/B to adjust the blinking value. Buttons A/B can be held for fast adjustment.
• Year Range: 2000-2099. The day of the week is automatically calculated. The full auto-calendar handles leap years.
• 12/24 Hour Format: Press button A to switch between 12-hour ('12H') and 24-hour ('24H') formats.
• Light Duration: Refer to 'How to Switch Light Duration' on Page 11.
• Finishing Setting: Press button A to exit the setting mode. The blinking will stop, and the setting is complete.

Product Specifications

• Accuracy: ±30 seconds per month.
• Basic Functions: Hour, minute, second, month, day, day of the week, AM/PM indication, 12/24-hour format, Auto Calendar (2000-2099).
• Multi Time Function: Home Time (1 city), Local Time (3 cities).
• World Time Function: Displays time for 48 cities in 31 time zones, Summer Time setting, city swap function.
• Alarm Function: 5 alarms (One-time/Daily), set unit: hour/minute, alarm sound duration: 10 seconds, Hourly Chime: sounds electronic tone on the hour.
• Timer Function: Measurement unit: 1/10 second, measurement range: 24 hours, set unit: 1 second.
• Stopwatch Function: Measurement unit: 1/100 second, measurement range: 23 hours 59 minutes 59.99 seconds (24-hour watch), measurement functions: Normal measurement, cumulative measurement, split time measurement, 1st/2nd place simultaneous measurement.
• Other: Auto return function, LED light, adjustable light duration, operation sound ON/OFF setting.
• Battery: CR2025, 1 piece (sold separately).
• Battery Life: Approximately 10 years (assuming Alarm: 10 seconds/day, Light: 1.5 seconds/day).
• Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

Precautions for Use

• Water Resistance: Watches marked 'WATER RESIST' or 'WATER RESISTANT' are classified as follows:
  • Daily Water Resistance: For splashes, rain.
  • 5 BAR: For use in water, but not for swimming or diving.
  • 10 BAR: For swimming and light water sports, but not for scuba diving or high-velocity water jets.
  • 20 BAR: For scuba diving (excluding saturation diving) and water sports.

  Important: Do not operate buttons underwater. Rinse with fresh water and dry after exposure to seawater. Regular gasket replacement (every 2-3 years) is recommended to maintain water resistance. Water resistance checks are performed during battery replacement; contact your retailer.

  Note: Even if the watch is water-resistant, avoid using leather bands for water activities. Condensation inside the glass due to temperature changes is normal and usually clears quickly. If it persists or water is visible inside, discontinue use and seek repair.

• Band Care: Avoid overtightening the band, as it can cause sweating and irritation. Wear the band with enough slack for a finger to fit underneath. Check for wear, cracking, discoloration, or loose pins, which can lead to the watch falling off or causing injury. Keep bands clean.
• Band Printing: Rubbing printed bands may cause the print to come off.
• Fluorescent Products: If wet, dry promptly to prevent color loss.
• Clear Resin Parts: May discolor due to sweat, dirt, heat, or humidity.
• Deterioration: Bands can degrade over time, leading to breakage.
• Leather Bands: Avoid contact with other products when wet to prevent color transfer. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (UV) which can cause fading. Leather bands may transfer color or fade.
• Metal Parts: Clean regularly to prevent rust. Clean with a soft brush and mild detergent, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a soft cloth. Protect the watch face from detergent.
• Anti-odor Band: Suppresses bacteria and odor for comfort. Keep clean. It does not prevent allergies.
• LCD Display: Visibility may vary depending on the viewing angle.
• General Precautions: Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not leave the watch in hot places (e.g., car dashboard) or cold places for extended periods, as this can affect accuracy or cause malfunction. High temperatures (>60°C) can damage the LCD. Display visibility may decrease at low temperatures (<0°C) or high temperatures (>40°C).
• Shock: The watch can withstand normal shocks from light activities like playing catch or tennis. However, avoid dropping or hitting it hard, as this can cause damage. Models with shock-resistant structures (G-SHOCK, BABY-G, G-MS) are designed for higher impact resistance.
• Magnetism: Avoid strong magnetic fields (e.g., medical equipment) as they can cause malfunction or damage. Static electricity can also affect the display or damage components.
• Chemicals: Avoid contact with solvents, gasoline, cleaners, adhesives, paints, etc., as they can damage resin cases and bands.
• Storage: If not using the watch for an extended period, wipe it clean, and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Resin Parts: Prolonged contact with other products, especially when wet, can cause color transfer. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (UV) which can cause fading.
• Disclaimer: The manufacturer is not liable for any damages, lost profits, or claims from third parties resulting from the use or malfunction of this product.

Care and Maintenance

• General Care: Wipe the watch regularly with a soft, dry cloth to keep it clean.
• Seawater/Mud: Rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly.
• Metal and Resin Bands: Clean metal parts and resin bands with a soft toothbrush and a mild detergent solution or soapy water. Rinse well with water and dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. To prevent detergent from reaching the watch, wrap the watch face with plastic wrap before washing.
• Resin Bands: Wash with water and dry with a soft cloth. Discoloration may occur on the surface due to absorption of sweat or dirt, but it does not affect the watch's performance or pose a health risk. Wipe with a cloth.
• Leather Bands: If the leather band becomes wet from sweat or water, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
• Crown and Buttons: Operate the crown and buttons occasionally to prevent them from becoming stiff.
• Consequences of Neglect:
  • Rust: While metal parts are resistant to rust, dirt can cause it to form. If rust appears, it may create sharp edges or cause pins to loosen. Discontinue use if abnormalities are found. Dirt and rust can also stain clothing or cause skin irritation, and may degrade the watch's performance.
  • Deterioration: Resin bands and bezels can degrade over time if exposed to moisture or stored in humid conditions, leading to breakage.
  • Skin Irritation: Some individuals may experience skin irritation or rashes, especially with leather or resin bands. Clean bands frequently. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist.