NORTH EDGE ALTAY Sport Watch User Manual

ALTAY Sport Watch
User Manual

Introduction

This sports watch incorporates an altimeter, barometer, compass, sunrise and sunset times, thermometer, log recorder, time, stopwatch, dual time and calendar, etc. This user guide describes the main functions, operation methods, and some application living examples. Every chapter describes one mode with LCD display drawing. The setting method and using method are described in it also. You can enjoy the outdoor sport fullest.

Features

♦ Time functions: hour, minute, second, year(2000-2099), month, date, weekday, 12H/24H
♦ Alarm clock
♦ Countdown timer( 0:59:59 0) Stopwatch(0 – 99:59:59)
♦ Sunrise and sunset times (43 cities).
♦ Compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, air pressure trend
♦ Air pressure trend chart ( latest 48hours)
♦ 7days altitude, barometric record
♦ Climbing altitude and sports time record
♦ Rising time, falling time, altitude, climb rate record
♦ Declination tracking
♦ Low battery remind
♦ EL backlight

Start

Basic Setting
Install battery to turn on unit. It will enter your personal preferences first: time, date, measurement units etc. Press [+] button or [- Light] button to change the settings (or choose item). Press [Mode] button to save setting and enter to next item. Press [View] button to return back to last item at any time. Press [Start Stop] button to save and exit setting mode. Then enjoy using it after finish setting.
NOTE: To get more accurate data, please set altimeter, barometer and compass first. Detail setting method, please reference this User Guide.
Mode
Your sport watch has three modes: TIME, ALTI & BARO and COMPASS. A rectangle will be around the mode name when this mode is starting using. Press [Mode] to switch among these modes.
Views
Each mode has a set of views. Press [View] to browse them. Views are presented in the lower part of the display. Views contain supplementary information about the enabled mode. For example, viewing date as supplementary information in TIME mode. Some views are also interactive. The views in TIME mode are:
● Press [View] to switch: weekday/date→ seconds →dual→ time sunrise and sunset times→ stopwatch→ countdown timer→ blank →weekday/date. When interactive views are enabled, press [Start Stop] to start, stop and restart, or press [+] 2 secondsto restart. Try to enter the stopwatch.

Menu
In MENU you can change values, change the general settings and units, or view logs stored in the logbook. To enter MENU, keep the middle right [Mode] button pressed while in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode. The segments in the outer part of the display indicate your transition time. Exit MENU by pressing the upper left [Start Stop] button. Whenever an exit option is available in MENU, this is indicated with an “X” on the screen next to the [Start Stop] button. Get familiar with entering and exiting MENU!
Changing values
To change a setting, you have to be in MENU. Any changes you make in MENU take effect immediately. For example, if you enter TIME-DATE in MENU and change the time from 12:30 to 11:30, then press [Mode] button saving and exit. The time will be set to 11:30.

General Setting

Before you start to use your Sport watch, it’s a good idea to set the measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General settings are changed in MENU.

4.1 Changing units
In UNITS you select the measurement units, including:

• TIME: 24h/12h
• DATE: dd.mm / mm.dd
• TEMPERATURE : °C/°F (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
• AIR PRESSURE: hPa / inHg
• ALTITUDE: meters/feet

To enter UNITS in MENU:

1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode
2. Scroll down to UNITS using [- Light]
3. Enter with [Mode]

To change units:

1. In UNITS, scroll between the list items using [+] and [- Light]
2. Enter with [Mode]
3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode]
4. Exit MENU with [Start Stop]

4.2 Changing general settings
In GENERAL, you set the general settings, including

• BUTTON TONE: on/off
• TONE GUIDE: on/off
• BACKLIGHT: light button/any button

To enter GENERAL in MENU:

1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode
2. Scroll down to GENERAL using [- Light]
3. Enter with [Mode]

4.2.1 Button tone
In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off. A button tone is emitted every time a button is pressed, confirming an action.

1. In GENERAL, select BUTTON TONE
2. Switch the button tone on or off with [+] and [- Light]
3. Accept with [Mode]

4.2.2 Tone guides
In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guides on or off. You will hear tone guides when:

• You change a setting value
• You change the units setting

To turn tone guides on or off:

1. In GENERAL, select TONE GUIDES
2. Switch the tone guides on or off with [+] and [- Light]
3. Accept with [Mode]

4.2.3 Backlight
In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features: light button and any button
To set the backlight to normal or night use:

1. In GENERAL, select BACKLIGHT
2. Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON with [+] and [- Light]
3. Accept with [Mode]

When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected, you can activate the backlight with [- Light]. The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. If you want to see the backlight when you are in the MENU, you need to activate it in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode before entering the MENU. The backlight will then be activated until you exit MENU.
When ANY BUTTON has been selected, the backlight is activated every time you push a button.

4.2.4 Activating button lock
You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light] pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol ‘ ’.
NOTE : You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated.

5. Using Time Mode
The TIME mode handles time measurement.
With [View] you can scroll through the following views:

• Date: current weekday and date
• Seconds: seconds as numbers
• Dual time: time in another time zone
• Sunrise and sunset: times of sunrise and sunset at a specific locatio● Stopwatch: sport timer
• Countdown timer: alarm goes off after a set duration
• Empty: no additional view
  

5.1 Changing time settings
You change the time settings in MENU
To enter time settings in MENU:

1.  Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed down
2. Scroll down to TIME-DATE using [- Light]
3. Enter with [Mode]

5.1.1 Setting time
In TIME you set the time
To set the time:

1. In TIME-DATE, select TIME
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light], fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed. 3. Accept with [Mode]

5.1.2 Setting date
In DATE you set the month, day and year To set the date:

1. In TIME-DATE, select DATE

2. Change the year, month and day values with [+] and [- Light];
   Fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.

3. Accept with [Mode]. To change the format in which the time is displayed, see Section 4.1 Changing units.

5.1.3 Setting dual time
In DUAL TIME you can set the time for a location in a different time zone. To set dual time:

1. In TIME-DATE, select DUAL TIME.
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light]; Fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
3. Accept with [Mode] Note: We recommend that you set the current time at your current location as the main time because the alarm clock emits alarms according to the main time. Possible real life situation: Knowing the time at home You are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time at home. The main time is the time at your current location. Now you always know the local time and you can quickly check what time it is at home.

5.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times
In SUNRISE you select a reference city that your sport watch uses to give you sunrise and sunset times. To set sunrise and sunset times:

1. In MENU, select SUNRISE
2. Scroll through the locations with [+] and [-Light]; fast scroll by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
3. Select a location with [Mode].
   NOTE: If you want to set the sunrise and sunset times for a location that is not I isted in your device, select another reference city from the same time zone. Select the closest city north or south from your location. Possible real life situation: Hiking close to Chicago You’re hiking in Chicago, there has a huge national park. You want to know when the sun sets, so that you know when to start putting up your tent for the night. You choose “Chicago” as your reference sunrise-sunset city. Your sport watch now tells you when the sun will set.

5.2 Using stopwatch
The stopwatch measures time. Its resolution is 0.1 seconds. To use the stopwatch:

1. In the TIME mode, select the stopwatch view
2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [Start Stop]
3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch Possible real life situation: Timing the 100m dash Your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to know how long it takes him to run the 100m dash. You start the stopwatch the instant he breaks from the blocks. You stop the stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line. The result: 11.3 seconds. Not bad!

5.3 Using countdown timer
In COUNTDOWN you can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero. It sounds an alarm when zero is reached. The default is 5 minutes. To change the default countdown time:

1. In MENU, select TIME-DATE
2. Select COUNTDOWN
3. Set the timer minutes and seconds (maximum 59 minutes and 59 seconds); Fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
4. Accept with [Mode]

To start counting down:

1. In TIME mode
2. Select the countdown timer view
3. Start, stop and restart with [Start Stop]
4. Keep [+] pressed to reset the timer Possible real life situation: Boiling eggs You’re on a hiking expedition. It’s morning. You wake up, come out of your tent, and start to make breakfast at your campfire. This time, you want 8-minute eggs. You set the countdown timer to 8 minutes with your eggs in the pot and wait for the water to come to a boil. When the water boils, you engage the countdown timer. At the eight-minute point, your sport watch gives the alarm. Presto! Perfect 8-minute eggs.

5.4 Setting alarm
You can use your sport watch as an alarm clock. To access the alarm clock and set the alarm:

1. In MENU, select TIME-DATE
2. Select ALARM
3. Switch the alarm on or off with [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode]
4. Use [+] and [- Light] to set the hours and minutes; fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
5. Accept with [Mode] When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol ‘ ’ appears on the display. When the alarm sounds, you can press any button to turn the alarm off; Otherwise the alarm stops in 30 seconds and restarts the same time the following day.

Using Alti & Baro Mode

In the ALTI & BARO mode you can view the current altitude, barometric pressure. It offers three profiles: AUTOMATIC, ALTIMETER and BAROMETER. You can access different views depending on which profile is activated when you are in the ALTI & BARO mode.

6.1 How Alti & Baro works
Sport watch constantly measures air pressure. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure. Knowing the work method of the altimeter and barometer, it help you using this unit accurately under ALTI&BARO mode. Caution: please ensure there is no dirty or sand near sensor. Please don’t insert anything into the hole of the sensor.

6.1.1 Getting correct readings
You can get the air pressure value in the view of Barometer mode. If you want to know the sea level air pressure, you need to enter the altitude reference value for your location. This is found on most topographic maps. Your sport watch will now give you the correct readings. To get the correct altitude readings, you need to enter the sea level air pressure reference value. The sea level air pressure reference value relevant to your location can be found in the weather section of the local newspaper or on the websites of national weather services. Changes in local weather conditions will affect altitude readings. If local weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value or sea level air pressure reference value frequently, preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available. If local weather is stable, you do not need to set reference values.

6.1.2 Getting incorrect readings
If your ALTIMETER profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location while the local weather changes, the device will give incorrect altitude readings. If your ALTIMETER profile is on and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings.

6.2 Setting profiles and reference values
6.2.1 Setting profiles To set the profile:

1. In MENU, select ALTI-BARO
2. Select PROFILE, enter with [Mode]
3. Choose a suitable profile: Altimeter. Barometer. Automatic, enter with [Mode].

6.2.2 Setting reference values
To set the reference value:

1. In MENU, select ALTI-BARO
2. Select REFERENCE and choose between the ALTIMETER and SEA LEVEL.
3. Set the known reference value using [+] and [- Light]: sea level air pressure or altitude value. Fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.

Possible real life situation: Correcting your altitude value You’re hiking and take a break when you see a sign with the current altitude. You check your sport watch altitude reading and discover a small difference between the two numbers. You set the altitude reference value on your sport watch to match that of the sign.

6.3 Using weather trend indicator
The weather trend indicator is located on the upper side of the display. It is displayed in the TIME and ALTI & BARO modes, providing you with quick reference to check upcoming weather conditions. The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents the 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. So the line can indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.

Dropped heavy (>2 hPa/3hours)
Dropping heavily (>2 hPa/3hours)
Remained stable
Rising heavily (>2 hPa/3hours)
Rose heavy (>2 hPa/3hours)
Dropping heavily (>2 hPa/3hours)

Tips: If the weather trend indicator shows that the air pressure is constantly rising, there is a higher possibility of sunny weather upcoming. Again, if the air pressure is constantly dropping, there is a higher possibility of rainy weather

6.4 Using altimeter profile

The ALTIMETER profile calculates altitude based on the reference values. The reference values can either be sea level air pressure or a previous point of altitude reference value. When the ALTIMETER profile is activated, the word ALTI is underlined on the display.
When the ALTIMETER profile is activated, you can access the following views with [View]:

• Sport time recorder: records the sport time, you can start, stop and restart it with the upper left [Start Stop] button.
• Altitude difference measurer: measures the altitude difference from a set point.
• Temperature: measures the current temperature.
• Empty: no supplementary information.
  

Using altitude difference measurer

The altitude difference measurer shows the difference in altitude between a set point and your current position. This feature is especially useful for mountain climbing, for example when you want to track your progress in terms of altitude climbed.

To use the altitude difference measurer:

1. Under the ALTI & BARO mode, select ALTI mode. Select the sport time recorder view with [View] button.
2. Press [Start Stop] to turn on sport time recorder. It measures climb altitude at the same time. The place which set sport time recorder as “0” will be set as a start place to count climb altitude.
3. Press [View] to climb altitude mode to check altitude change.
4. Under sport time recorder view, press [Start Stop] to pause or turn on it.
5. Keep [+] pressed to reset the sport time record and climb altitude.
   In the additional views:

is displayed when your altitude is the same as at the starting point.
is displayed when you view how much you have ascended from the log start.
is displayed when you view how much you have descended from the log start.

Possible real life situation: Measure rock climbing altitude
Now you plan to climb a mountain, the height is 3,000ft (1000m). You want to know climb processing during climb. Climb altitude of this unit can measure for you. When starting, press [Start Stop] button to turn on sport time recorder under ALTIMETER mode, climb altitude start to measure at same time. During climbing, you can check climb altitude to know how high you have climbed.

6.5 Using barometer profile

The BAROMETER profile shows the current air pressure, sea level air pressure value and air pressure trend chart. This is based on the reference values given and the constantly measured absolute air pressure. The Changes air pressure are presented graphically in the middle of the display. The display shows the recording of the last 24 hours with a recording interval of 30 minutes. When the BAROMETER profile is activated, the word BARO is underlined on the display. When the BAROMETER profile is activated, you can access the following views with [View]:

• Air pressure: measures current air pressure
• Temperature: measures the current temperature
• Sport time recorder: records the sport time
• Altitude reference: shows the altitude reference value
• Time: shows the current time
• Empty: no additional view
  Figure 11 NOTE: If you are wearing your sport watch on your wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading. Possible real life situation: Using the BAROMETER profile You’re still hiking and you’re getting tired. You decide to take a nap and you set up your tent. Since your altitude will stay the same for a while, you activate the BAROMETER profile. When you wake up, you will be able to check changes in sea level air pressure with an eye on the weather.

6.6 Using automatic profile
The AUTOMATIC profile switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profiles according to your movements. When the AUTOMATIC profile is activated, [auto icon] appears on the upper right part of the display. Depending on which profile is activated, you can access the ALTIMETER or BAROMETER profile views with [View] button. When the device is moving 5 meters in altitude within 3 minutes, the ALTIMETER profile is activated. When the device does not move in altitude for 12 minutes, the BAROMETER profile is activated. NOTE: The AUTOMATIC profile should not be activated all the time. Some activities require the BAROMETER profile to be constantly activated even though you might be moving (e.g. surfing). In other words, in certain situations you need to choose a suitable profile manually.

Using Compass Mode

The COMPASS mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. In COMPASS mode you can access the following views with [View]:

• Time: shows the current time.
• Cardinals: shows the current heading in cardinal directions.
• Bearing tracking: shows the direction between the heading and set bearing.

7.1 Getting correct readings
Keep the device level under COMPASS mode. The device will switch to power saving mode without any button pressing in 60 seconds. You can restart it with [Start Stop] button.
7.1.1 Calibrating compass
The device needs to be carefully calibrated during first time use and when the battery is replaced. The device will always prompt you about it when it is needed. To calibrate the compass:

1. Keep the device level, do not tilt it in any directions.
2. Slowly rotate the device clockwise (around 15 seconds per round) until the compass is activated.
   

NOTE: If you notice deviations in the compass, you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise 1-2 cycles while in compass mode.
TIP: Re-calibrate the compass before each use for best possible accuracy.

7.1.2 Setting declination value

Paper maps point to true North. Compasses, however, point to magnetic North—a region above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination.

The declination value appears on most maps. The location of magnetic North changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example the National Geophysical Data Center for the USA).
Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic North. This means that when you are using orienteering maps you need to turn the declination correction off by setting the declination value to 0 degrees. To set the declination value:

1. In MENU, select COMPASS.
2. Turn the declination off or choose W (west) or E (east).
3. Set the declination value with [+] and [- Light] button; fast increase or decrease value by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
4. Accept with [Mode].

7.1.3 Automatic calibration
The compass will get incorrect directions if the device influenced by magnetic field. We can get automatic calibration with keeping the [+] button pressed in COMPASS mode.

7.2 Using compass
When you are in the COMPASS mode, you see two moving segments on the rim of the display. Those point towards North. The hairline at 12 o’clock shows your heading and functions as a compass direction arrow. The numerical value of your heading is shown in the center of the display.
You can use the compass in two ways: you can use the bezel or the bearing tracking.

7.2.1 Using bezel
You can use your sport watch as a traditional compass by moving the outer bezel according to the moving segments showing North and then following the heading.

To use the bezel:

1. In the COMPASS mode, point the North indicator towards your heading.
2. Rotate the moving bezel so that North on the bezel and the moving North segments are aligned.
3. Move towards your heading, keeping the moving North segments.
   

7.2.2 Using bearing tracking
In bearing tracking you can lock a bearing (direction) and your sport watch compass will guide you along it.
To use the bearing tracking:

1. Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want to travel and press [Start Stop] button. The bearing is now locked. Your current heading is shown in the middle of the display, and it will change according to your movements.
2. The arrows in the top row of the display point you in the direction you need to take in order to keep to your desired bearing. The **** symbol confirms that you are aiming towards the right direction.
3. When the right or left arrows appeared in the display, it point that the direction you should adjust.

NOTE: Pressing I.– Light] also activates the backlight. Possible real life situation: Keeping to a heading visually

You’re hiking and you’ve just climbed a steep hill. Looking out over the valley below, you see a cabin on another hill. You decide to hike to the cabin through the valley. You point the direction arrow of your sport watch compass towards

the cabin and lock the bearing. Once you’re in the valley, the arrows in the display’s top row show you where to go. Because the compass is active for only 60 seconds at a time to conserve battery life, now and then you need to re- start the compass to check your heading. Keep an eye on it and you’ll get there soon.

Using Memory

8.1 Alti-baro memory
ALTI-BARO automatically records changes in altitude or air pressure for the last 7 days. Records are stored every 30 minutes.

To view the records of the last 7 days:

1. In MENU, select MEMORY, enter with [Mode]
2. Select ALTI-BARO, enter with [Mode]
3. Use [+] and [- Light] to browse through the records. Fast browse the records by keeping the [+] or [- Light] button pressed.
4. Return to the preceding menu item by pressing the [Mode] or [View] button.

Possible real life situation: Predicting the weather

You are camping in the mountains. You want to predict tomorrow’s weather, so you switch your sport watch to the BAROMETER profile for the night. In the morning you check the ALTI-BARO memory and note that the air pressure remained stable for the whole night. Hopefully this will continue during the day.

8.2 Log book
When viewing logbook summaries, you are shown:

• Total descent, duration of descent, average descent speed.
• Total ascent, duration of ascent and average ascent speed.
• A graph of the changes in altitude.
  

To view the logbook:

1. In MEMORY of MENU, select LOGBOOK, enter with [Mode]
2. Use [+] and [- Light] to browse through the records
3. Return to the preceding menu item by pressing the [Mode] or [View] button
   NOTE: During record climbing/dropping altitude and time, the result is only valid when altitude changes greater than 5 meter in 2 minutes. Such as above mountain drawing, press Start at the foot of mountain, LOGBOOK will record total climbing time, climbing altitude including A and C. Dropping will be recorded including B and D. Climbing/dropping rate is the averages of the total. Climbing curve display the latest 90 minutes climbing tracks.

Replacing Battery

This unit adopts 3v lithium battery. Model no. is Cr2032. NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly. NOTE: Please take care of 0-ring at battery notch. If it is missed, the waterproof level will be reduced.
NOTE:: Turn on backlight high frequency will reduce battery life. Install or change battery,

1. Adopt a coin and rotate anticlockwise to open battery case. Please take care 0-ring on battery notch and keep unit clean and dry.

2. Take off old battery

3. Keep BTT+ at top and install battery

4. Cover the battery case, align thread and rotate clockwise.
   Normally rotation will be very easy. When you have to rotate it powerful, the thread may not be aligned or be broken.

5. Tighten up battery case.

Specifications

General

• Operating temperature : -20°C — +60°C / -4°F — +140°F

• Storage temperature : -30°C — +60°C / -22°F — +140°F

• Water-resistant : 30m / 100ft

• User-replaceable battery CR2032

• Battery life-time: – 1 year in normal use
  Altimeter

• Display range : -500m — 9000m / -1640ft — 32760ft

• Resolution : 1m / 3ft Barometer

• Display range : 300 — 1100hPa / 8.8 — 32.6inHg

• Resolution : 1hPa / 0.03inHg Thermometer

• Display range : -20°C — 60°C / -4°F — 140°F

• Resolution : 1°C / 1°F
  Compass

• Resolution : 1°
  

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