HighGear AXIO Series User manual

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AXIO series
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Welcome to the AXIO Series
Congratulations on the purchase of your AXIO series wrist-based unit.
This series was specifically designed for consumers looking for a light-weight, straight forward
altimeter for their outdoor adventures.
The Axio series has many of the same features available in our other altimeters, but we have stream-
lined the Axio series to bring you a full-featured altimeter without the frustration of multiple modes
and confusing settings.
Oh yeah, we added the aspect of style for those nights on the town.
This manual covers three products in the AXIO series
AXIO mini (Altimeter and Barometer)
38.1 mm x 38.1 mm x 15.3 mm Case
5 mm Buttons
18 mm Visible LCD
2.0 ounces / 57 grams
AXIO (Altimeter and Barometer)
44 mm x 44 mm x 15.3 mm Case
5 mm Buttons
23 mm Visible LCD
2.2 ounces / 64 grams
AXIO max (Altimeter, Barometer and Digital Compass)
46 mm x 46 mm x 15.85 mm Case
6 mm Buttons
26 mm Visible LCD
2.5 ounces / 71 grams

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Table of Contents
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 4-5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6-7
AXIO SERIES MODE 8-9
BUTTON FUNCTIONS 10-11
TIME MODE SETTINGS 12-13
Selecting a TIME ZONE 12
Changing views in TIME mode 12
Setting TIME on your watch 13
COMPASS MODE (AXIO Max Only) 14-16
Display 14
Calibration 15
Settings 16
ALTIMETER / TEMPERATURE / BAROMETER 17-19
Views 17
Units 18
Calibrating Altitude and Barometer Readings 19
12 HOUR WEATHER FORECAST 20
CHRONOGRAPH MODE 21
DATA MODE 22
ALARM DESCRIPTIONS 23-24
SETTINGS ALARM 25
BATTERY INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIONS 26
TROUBLESHOOTING 27

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Features of the AXIO Series
Glass Re-Enforced Nylon Case
Mineral Glass Lens
5 ATM / 5 Bar Water Resistance
Comfortable and Durable Strap
Stainless Steel Buttons
EL Backlight
Consumer Replaceable Battery
2 Time Zones
12 / 24 Hour Time Display
Automatic Calendar (2008 to 2057)
Day / Month / Weekday Display
Swiss Air Pressure / Temperature Sensor
Sea-Level and Absolute Barometer Display
Mercury Inches and Millibar / Hecto-Pascal Barometer Display
Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature Display
12 Hour Weather Forecast Icon
Imperial and Metric Local Altitude Display
Digital Compass ( AXIO max only )
East / West Magnetic North Declination setting ( AXIO max only )
100 Hour Chronograph
10 Run Memory
2 Daily Alarms
1 Rest Alarm
1 Hydration Alarm
2 Altitude Alarms

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Specifications and Ranges
GENERAL
Water resistance 5ATM
ALTIMETER
Range -702 to +9158m / -2305 to +30,045ft
Resolution 1m / 1f
THERMOMETER
Range -10 to +50C / +14 to +122F
Resolution 0.1C/0.1F
COMPASS
Resolution of 1 degree
Rotating digital bezel in quarter cardinal points
BAROMETER
Range 300 to 1100mbar/hPa or (8.86 inHg to 32.48 inHg)
Resolution 1mbar/hPa or 0.01InHg
CHRONOGRAPH
Range 99 hours
Resolution 0.01 second for the first 10 hours; 1.0 second for hours 10-99
DATA MODE
10 Run Memory
ALARM MODE
2x 24 Hour alarms
99 Hour countdown alarm
99 Hour countdown repeat alarm
2x Altitude alarms with range -702 to +9158m / -2305 to +30,045ft

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Product Care Cautions, Notes and Warnings
CAUTION: Your instrument is designed to be water resistant to a static pressure of 164 feet /
50 meters / 5 Atmospheres / 5 Bar. This unit is suited for surface swimming and clear-water
showering or bathing. This unit should not be used for snorkeling or scuba diving.
NOTE: Units of meters and feet that indicate a pressure rating do NOT equal
the recommended depth for scuba diving.
NOTE: One atmosphere (ATM) or Bar of pressure, is equivalent to the pressure exerted
on a static object lying in a depth of 10 metres (1 ATM or Bar equals 10 meters).
CAUTION: This pressure is increased with motion accordingly. Fast or rapid movement underwater
will increase the pressure on the unit dramatically. If you dive into a pool to a depth of 2.5 meters,
the pressure on the unit will not be 0.25 atmospheres.
DO NOT wear the watch in a soapy dish water or bubble bath.
The alkali contained in soaps can damage the rubber seals.
DO NOT use the watch in a hot tub or extremely hot shower or bath.
High temperatures and steam can damage the rubber seals.
DO NOT expose the watch to sudden changes of temperature by going from a hot tub to cold water.
This can make the rubber seals contract and allow water to penetrate.

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Product Care Cautions, Notes and Warnings
ALWAYS rinse the watch with clear tap water after exposure to salt water.
Salt is highly corrosive and can damage both the rubber seals and the watch case.
LIGHT COLOR plastics will change color over time as a result of dirt and surface friction.
You should clean light plastics with a damp cloth often to preserve the color as long as possible.
NEVER push the buttons underwater, when the watch is wet or when you are cleaning or rinsing the unit.
You are actually pushing water inside the watch.
DO NOT use cleaning solvents to clean your watch. Solvents WILL damage the integrity of the plastic.
WARNING: This product is NOT designed to be used as a PRIMARY altitude instrument for flying,
skydiving, hang gliding or other sports where sudden major changes in altitude may occur
or when there is a need for industrial precision.
BE SURE to calibrate your digital compass often - especially before hiking or orienteering adventures.
Daily use around household appliances and magnetic fields WILL affect the compass.
We do not want to lose you on the trail. When orienteering, always bring an analog compass
to ensure multiple direction readings and accuracy.
CAUTION: Exposure to strong magnetic fields WILL cause the compass unit to malfunction and may
even permanently damage the compass sensor. Keep the unit away from magnetic sources.
NEVER attempt to disassemble or service the unit. This will void any warranty.
Detailed warranty information is available online at www.highgear.com or www.techtrail.com

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AXIO Series Modes
Modes are listed in sequential order as they appear on the user interface.
TIME Mode
12 / 24 Hour Time Display
2 Time Zones
Automatic Calendar (2008 to 2057)
Month / Day Display
Weekday Display
Local Altitude Display
LCD Contrast Adjustment
Button Chime ON / OFF
Weather Forecast Icon
COMPASS Mode ( AXIO max only )
360 Degree Compass Bearings
16 Cardinal Bearings
Digital True North Arrow
Digital Compass Re-call
Digital Compass Calibration
East / West Magnetic North Declination Setting
ALTIMETER / BAROMETER Mode
1 meter or 1 foot Local Altitude Resolution
Weather Forecast Icon
Local Altitude / Barometer / Weather Icon Adjustment
Time / Local Altitude / Sea-Level Barometer Display
Time / Local Altitude / Temperature Display
Time / Sea-Level Barometer / Absolute Barometer Display

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AXIO Series Modes
CHRONOGRAPH Mode
100 Hour Chronograph
1/100 Second Resolution
Time Display
Local Altitude Display
DATA Mode
10 Run Memory
Starting Altitude Record
Accumulated Altitude Record
Maximum Altitude Record
Total Exercise Time Record
Alarm Mode
Daily Alarm 1
Daily Alarm 2
Rest Alarm
Hydration Alarm
Altitude Alarm 1
Altitude Alarm 2
Alarm ON / OFF

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Button Functions
1. ADJUST Button
 • Pressandholdfor3secondstoentermodesettings(exceptinCHRONandDATAmodes).
 • Exitsettingsatanytime.
 • ResetChronographwithoutsaving.
 • Pressandholdfor3secondstoclearlastrunfromDATAmode.
 • Pressandholdfor6secondstoclearALLrunsfromDATAmode.
2. MODE Button
 • Pressoncetotogglethroughmodeselections.
 • Movetonextsettingduringadjustmentinanymode.
3. START / + Button ( RECALL / + )
NOTE: START / + is labeled as RECALL / + on AXIO max.
 • PresstoviewalternatetimezoneinTIMEmode.
 • Pressandholdfor3secondstoswitchtoalternatetimezone.
 • PresstoviewalternateunitinALTI-BAROmode.
 • Pressandholdfor3secondstoswitchunitsinALTI-BAROmode.
 • PresstoviewnextdatapointinDATAmode.
 • Pressoncetoincreasesettingvalue.
 • PresstorecallthecompassinCOMPASSmode.
4. STOP / - Button ( VIEW / - )
NOTE: STOP / - is labeled as VIEW / - on AXIO max.
 • PresstoswitchdisplayviewinTIMEandALTI-BAROmodes.
 • Pressandholdfor3secondstosaveruninCHRONmode.
 • PresstoselectrundatainDATAmode.
 • Pressoncetodecreasesettingvalue.
 • PresstorecallthecompassinCOMPASSmode.

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Button Functions
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
AXIO / AXIO MINI
AXIO MAX

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TIME Mode Settings
NOTE: START / + is labeled as RECALL / + on AXIO max.
NOTE: STOP / - is labeled as VIEW / - on AXIO max.
Selecting a TIME ZONE
1. Default value is TIME ZONE 1.
2. Press START / + to view TIME ZONE 2.
3. Press and hold START / + for 3 seconds
to switch to TIME ZONE 2.
Changing views in TIME mode
1. Default view is MONTH / DAY.
2. Press STOP / - to change view
to DAY OF WEEK or LOCAL ALTITUDE.

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TIME Mode Settings
Setting TIME on your watch
1. Use START / + key to select the desired time zone.
2. Press and hold ADJUST for 3 seconds to begin setting the time.
3. Set HOUR first by using START / + and STOP / - to change the value.
4. Press MODE to move to MINUTES setting.
5. Again, use START / + and STOP / - to change the value.
6. Press MODE to move to SECONDS setting.
7. Pressing START / + or STOP / - will reset seconds to zero.
8. Following the same process, move through MONTH, DAY, YEAR and 12/24 HOUR settings.
9. The next setting is DISPLAY contrast.
10. Press START / + and STOP / - to increase or decrease the display contrast.
11. The last setting is the BUTTON CHIME ON or OFF.
If the button chime is ON, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed.
The button chime icon will also appear in TIME and ALARM mode display
when it is turned ON.
12. Press ADJUST to exit setting back to TIME mode.

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Viewing COMPASS mode
1. The four dots on the outside of the display point to true north.
The single dot is the north point of the arrow.
The three dots represent the south end of the arrow.
2. One of 16 cardinal point descriptions will appear in the upper display.
N - S - E - W - NE - NW - SW - SE
NNW - NNE - SSW - SSE
ESE - ENE - WNE - WNW
3. 360 degree compass reading in center display.
Recalling the Compass
1. Three dashes will appear in the compass display after 25 seconds.
2. The compass automatically shuts down after 25 seconds to save battery life.
3. Press RECALL / + or VIEW / - to re-activate the compass sensor.
COMPASS Mode Display ( AXIO max only )

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COMPASS Mode Calibration ( AXIO max only )
DAILY USE around household appliances and magnetic fields will affect the compass accuracy.
BE SURE to calibrate your digital compass often - especially before hiking or orienteering adventures.
We do not want to lose you on the trail.
NOTE: When orienteering, always bring an analog compass to ensure
multiple direction readings and accuracy.
NOTE: Read through the entire description below before attempting the calibration process.
The calibration needs to be executed with precision or it will fail.
Reading through the process first will help to achieve an accurate calibration.
Calibrating the Compass
1. Press and hold ADJUST for 3 seconds to begin calibration.
2. Hold the watch head in a perpendicular and level position to your chest.
3. Press RECALL / + to begin.
4. Holding the watch face level, rotate it slowly clockwise.
5. The watch face should be rotated twice.
6. Each rotation should take approximately 12 to 15 seconds to complete.
7. After the two rotations, press RECALL / + to end calibration.
8. If CALIB FAIL appears, the watch will automatically begin re-calibration.
Repeat steps 2 through 7.
9. If DONE CALIB appears in the display, press MODE to continue
to magnetic declination setting. See declination setting on next page.
10. Or press ADJUST to exit calibration and return to COMPASS mode.

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COMPASS mode settings ( AXIO max only )
What is Magnetic Declination?
A magnetic compass points to the earth’s magnetic north pole. Depending on your location, this may
differ from True North. Adjusting the magnetic declination allows you to compensate for this variation.
Magnetic declination for an area can be found on topographical maps. Declination can range over
time and distance. Make sure the source for your declination setting is up to date. The following
websites are good sources for finding up to date local magnetic declination readings.
http:// www.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/field/mdcalc_e.php
http:// www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/jsp/Declination.jsp
NOTE: If you do not have a declination reference, leave the declination setting at the default, ZERO.
Setting the Declination
1. Press and hold ADJUST for 3 seconds to begin calibration.
2. Run through the calibration process or
press MODE to skip calibration and enter declination settings.
3. Press RECALL / + or VIEW / - to change the value
of the first digit of the declination setting.
4. Press mode to move to the second digit.
5. Press RECALL / + or VIEW / - to change value.
6. Press mode to move to E or W declination setting.
7. Press RECALL / + or VIEW / - to select E or W declination.
8. Press ADJUST to exit calibration and return to COMPASS mode.

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ALTIMETER / TEMPERATURE / BAROMETER Views
NOTE: START / + is labeled as RECALL / + on AXIO max.
NOTE: STOP / - is labeled as VIEW / - on AXIO max.
ALTI-BARO Mode Views
1. The time of the selected TIME ZONE is always displayed in the upper display.
2. TIME / LOCAL ALTITUDE / Sea-Level BAROMETER is the default.
3. Press STOP to change view to TIME / LOCAL ALTITUDE / TEMPERATURE view
and TIME / Sea-Level BAROMETER / Absolute BAROMETER view.
4. The weather forecast icon only appears in TIME / Sea-Level BAROMETER /
Absolute BAROMETER view.

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ALTIMETER / TEMPERATURE / BAROMETER Units
Setting Altitude, Temperature and Barometer Units
Within ALTI-BARO mode; the altitude, temperature and barometer units
can only be modified in certain views.
NOTE: START / + is labeled as RECALL / + on AXIO max.
NOTE: STOP / - is labeled as VIEW / - on AXIO max.
TIME / LOCAL ALTITUDE / Sea-Level BAROMETER
1. Only the LOCAL ALTITUDE units can be set in this view.
2. Default units are US Imperial FEET.
3. Press START / + to view LOCAL ALTITUDE in METERS.
4. Press and hold START / + for 3 seconds
to switch to METERS.
TIME / LOCAL ALTITUDE / TEMPERATURE
1. Only the TEMPERATURE units can be set in this view.
2. Default units are FAHRENHEIT degrees.
3. Press START / + to view TEMPERATURE
in CELSIUS degrees.
4. Press and hold START / + for 3 seconds to switch
to CELSIUS degrees.
TIME / Sea-Level BAROMETER / Absolute BAROMETER
1. Only the BAROMETER units can be set in this view.
2. Default units are Mercury Inches (InHg).
3. Press START / + to view BAROMETER
in Millibar / Hecto-Pascal (mbar / hPa).
4. Press and hold START / + for 3 seconds
to switch to mbar / hPa.

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ALTIMETER / BAROMETER Units
NOTE: Always use an accurate source when adjusting ALTI-BARO mode. If you set any of the units
incorrectly or extremely far away from the actual readings, all measurements in this mode will be
highly inaccurate.
NOTE: Never adjust the ALTI-BARO inside a pressurized environment like an airplane, air condi-
tioned or heated room.
WARNING: Never adjust the ALTI-BARO while you are traveling at high speeds like inside a moving
car or skiing down the mountain. Not only will the measurements be highly inaccurate, hitting a tree
can really hurt bad!
NOTE: START / + is labeled as RECALL / + on AXIO max.
NOTE: STOP / - is labeled as VIEW / - on AXIO max.
Calibrating Altitude and Barometer Readings
1. Press and hold ADJUST for 3 seconds to enter LOCAL ALTITUDE adjustment.
2. Press START / + or STOP / - to increase or decrease the value to a accurate source.
3. Press MODE to move to Sea-Level BAROMETER adjustment.
4. Press START / + or STOP / - to increase or decrease the value to a accurate source.
5. Press MODE to move to Absolute BAROMETER adjustment.
6. Press START / + or STOP / - to increase or decrease the value to a accurate source.
7. Press MODE to set 12-hour weather forecast icon to known forecast.
8. Press ADJUST to exit calibration back to ALTI-BARO mode.

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12-Hour Weather Forecast Icons
The weather forecast icon will be updated automatically every 12 hours.
The weather forecast icon will appear in the following mode views:
TIME mode - MONTH / DAY view and DAY OF WEEK view
ALTI-BARO mode - TIME / Sea-Level BAROMETER / Absolute BAROMETER view
NOTE: The weather forecast cannot be active while altitude is displayed on the watch.
You must scroll to a view that does not have altitude to ensure an accurate forecast.
NOTE: If you wear the watch on a daily basis in TIME or ALTI-BARO mode with altitude display, you
must scroll to a view without altitude to begin the forecasting process. This process takes 12 hours.
NOTE: Daily use inside a moving car or pressurized room will affect the forecast.
The forecast is designed for extended outdoor use.
Weather Forecast Icons
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Rain