Optimum Time OS 1-SERIES Bedienungsanleitung Seite 5

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During countdown the timer can be stopped and restarted as many times as required.
5. During countdown mode the alarm will sound (if it is on) every minute with an alarm sequence more often
during the last minute.
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When the timer reaches zero, if you are in countdown and up it starts to count up and the display shows
the up arrow icon . The timer will count up to 59 mins 59 secs and then start at 0:00 again. This count
up will show elapsed race time and will be particularly useful in handicap racing.
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If you are in countdown repeat, that icon stays permanently on and the timer reverts to the programmed
time chosen and continues to count back down again.
THE SYNCHRONIZE FEATURE
You will note that the lower right button is printed 'SYNC'. This is the synchronize button. This only has a
function during countdown and when the timer is running. Once the timing sequence is started, you may feel
that you were late starting your watch and that consequently your watch is a few seconds late. You may even
have missed the preparatory signal altogether. Do not worry. Instead just start the watch.
When the next signal is given by the starter, just press 'SYNC'' and the display will drop down to the next full
minute in countdown. (E.g. if the watch shows 5:08, pressing 'SYNC'; will send the watch to 5:00 and it will
continue to count down. Likewise if the watch shows 3:35 or even 3:59 and you press 'SYNC' the time will jump
to 3:00.) Therefore the 'SYNC' button can be used to get your starting sequence quickly in perfect unison with
the official starter.
NOTE:
Pressing 'SYNC' accidentally would obviously get you out of line with the official time.
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ELECTRO-LUMINESCENCE (E.L.) DISPLAY
The watch is equipped with an E.L. display. As soon as the 'PROG' button is pressed (regardless of whether the
watch is in timer mode), the EL nightlight will glow blue for aprox 3 seconds.
TO CHANGE THE BATTERY
1. Take note of which way up the caseback fits. Using a cross-point screwdriver carefully remove all
screws from the timer, and remove the case back from the case front to reveal the battery.
2. There is a protective label over the battery. This is required for insulation purposes and must be
replaced when the new battery has been fitted
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