Adjusting the analog hands on a G-Shock GA-110 typically involves performing a "Hand Home Position Correction." This procedure ensures that the analog hands accurately align with the digital time display, correcting any misalignment that might occur. The analog hands of the GA-110 do not have an independent time setting; instead, they automatically synchronize with the digital time once their home positions are correctly set.
Understanding Hand Home Position Correction
The G-Shock GA-110, like many analog-digital models, uses its digital time as the master time. If your analog hands are not showing the same time as your digital display, or if they are misaligned (e.g., not pointing directly at 12 when they should be), you need to perform this correction. Once the home positions (usually 12 o'clock for the hour, minute, and sub-dial hands) are established, the watch will automatically adjust the hands to match the current digital time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adjusting GA-110 Analog Hands
Follow these steps to correct the home positions of your G-Shock GA-110's analog hands:
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Enter Timekeeping Mode: Ensure your watch is in the regular Timekeeping Mode. If it's in another mode (like stopwatch or alarm), press the MODE button (bottom left) repeatedly until the current time is displayed.
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Initiate Hand Home Position Adjustment:
- Press and hold the ADJUST button (top left) for about two seconds.
- Keep holding until "H.SET" (for Hand Set) or "SUB" (for Sub-dial hand) appears and starts flashing on the digital display. This indicates you have entered the hand home position adjustment mode.
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Align the Sub-Dial Hand (if applicable):
- The watch might first prompt you to adjust the small sub-dial hand (if it's misaligned).
- Use the FORWARD button (top right) to move the sub-dial hand clockwise or the REVERSE button (bottom right) to move it counter-clockwise.
- Adjust this hand so it points precisely to the 12 o'clock position (or its designated home position, usually 0).
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Align the Hour and Minute Hands:
- After adjusting the sub-dial hand (or if it wasn't misaligned), press the MODE button (bottom left) once to switch to adjusting the hour and minute hands.
- The hour and minute hands should now move to the 12 o'clock position.
- If they are not precisely aligned, use the FORWARD button (top right) to move them clockwise or the REVERSE button (bottom right) to move them counter-clockwise until they point exactly at the 12 o'clock mark.
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Exit Adjustment Mode:
- Once all hands (sub-dial, hour, and minute) are perfectly aligned to their respective 12 o'clock home positions, press the ADJUST button (top left) to exit the hand home position adjustment mode.
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Automatic Synchronization:
- Upon exiting the adjustment mode, the analog hands will automatically move and sync to the current digital time. For example, if your digital time is 2:25, the analog hands will automatically move to also show 2:25. This automatic synchronization confirms the successful adjustment.
G-Shock GA-110 Button Functions (During H.SET Mode)
| Button | Function in Hand Home Position Adjustment Mode |
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| ADJUST | Press and hold to enter/exit. |
| MODE | Cycles between adjusting the sub-dial hand and the hour/minute hands. |
| FORWARD | Moves selected hand(s) clockwise. |
| REVERSE | Moves selected hand(s) counter-clockwise. |
Important Considerations and Tips
- Correct Digital Time: Ensure your digital time is set correctly before performing the hand home position correction, as the analog hands will sync to this time. To set the digital time, refer to your G-Shock GA-110's user manual, module 5146.
- Battery Level: A low battery can sometimes cause erratic hand movement or issues with synchronization. If you frequently experience misalignment, consider checking the watch's battery.
- Physical Damage: If hands continue to misalign after repeated corrections, there might be physical damage to the watch's movement. In such cases, professional servicing might be required.
By following these steps, you can effectively adjust and align the analog hands of your G-Shock GA-110, ensuring it displays the accurate time.
