How to Turn Off Alarm on G-Shock GA 2000?

Turning off an alarm on your G-Shock GA-2000 is a straightforward process that allows you to disable specific alarms or the hourly time signal. This guide will walk you through the steps to manage your watch's alerts effectively.

Disabling a Specific Alarm (AL1, AL2, AL3, etc.)

Your G-Shock GA-2000 typically has multiple independent alarms (e.g., AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4, and a Snooze alarm 'SNZ'). To turn off one of these alarms:

1. Enter the Alarm Mode:

   • From the Timekeeping Mode (your watch's regular time display), press the MODE button repeatedly.
   • Continue pressing MODE until you see the 'ALM' indicator or the alarm screen, which usually shows an alarm number (e.g., 'AL1', 'AL2') and its set time.

2. Select the Desired Alarm:

   • Once in Alarm Mode, use the FORWARD (often the button labeled D on the right side) button to cycle through the different alarms (AL1, AL2, AL3, SNZ, etc.) until the one you wish to disable is displayed. For example, if you want to manage Alarm 3, navigate until 'AL3' is shown on the display.

3. Enter Adjustment Mode:

   • With the desired alarm selected, press and hold the ADJUST (often the button labeled A on the top-left) button for a few seconds until the digits of the alarm time start flashing. This indicates you have entered the adjustment mode for that specific alarm.

4. Toggle Alarm ON/OFF:

   • While in the adjustment mode, press the FORWARD (or D) button. This action will toggle the alarm's status between ON and OFF. Look for 'ON' or 'OFF' indicators on the display.
   • Ensure the display shows OFF to disable the alarm.

5. Exit and Save:

   • Press the ADJUST button once to save the new setting and exit the adjustment mode.
   • Finally, press the MODE button to return to the Timekeeping Mode. The 'ALM' indicator will disappear from the display if all alarms are turned off.

Stopping a Sounding Alarm

If an alarm is currently sounding, you can stop it instantly by pressing any button on the watch. If it's a Snooze alarm (SNZ), it will typically sound again after a few minutes. To prevent it from sounding again, you must disable it completely using the steps above.

Turning Off the Hourly Time Signal (SIG)

The Hourly Time Signal, also known as the Hourly Chime, is a separate feature that causes the watch to beep every hour on the hour. To turn this off:

1. Enter the Alarm Mode:

   • Press the MODE button repeatedly until you reach the 'ALM' screen.

2. Navigate to the Hourly Time Signal:

   • Use the FORWARD (or D) button to cycle through the alarms until 'SIG' (Hourly Time Signal) is displayed.

3. Toggle ON/OFF:

   • Press the ADJUST (or A) button. This will toggle the Hourly Time Signal's status between ON and OFF.
   • Ensure it shows OFF to disable the chime.

4. Exit:

   • Press the MODE button to return to Timekeeping Mode. The 'SIG' indicator will disappear from the display.

Quick Reference: G-Shock GA-2000 Button Functions

Understanding your watch's buttons makes managing its features much easier.

Button	Primary Function (Timekeeping Mode)	Function in Adjustment/Alarm Mode
ADJUST	Used for setting (e.g., holding to enter setting mode)	Confirm/Save settings; Toggle ON/OFF (for SIG)
MODE	Cycle through watch modes (Timekeeping, Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer)	Return to Timekeeping Mode
FORWARD	Cycle through alarms; Increment values; Toggle ON/OFF (for Alarms)	Change values; Toggle ON/OFF
REVERSE	Light; Decrement values; Cycle backward (if applicable)	Change values; Cycle backward (if applicable)

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and turn off alarms and hourly chimes on your G-Shock GA-2000, ensuring your watch only alerts you when you need it to.