Setting the digital time on your G-Shock GA-110 is a straightforward process that allows you to configure not only the current time but also the date and other display preferences.
Understanding Your G-Shock GA-110 Buttons
Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the four main buttons on your GA-110 watch:
| Button | Location (Approx.) | Primary Function in Time Setting |
|---|---|---|
| ADJUST | Top Left | Enters and exits setting modes. |
| REVERSE | Bottom Left | Cycles backward through settings; decreases values. |
| MODE | Top Right | Cycles forward through setting items. |
| FORWARD | Bottom Right | Cycles forward through settings; increases values. |
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Digital Time
Follow these steps to accurately set the digital time, date, and other essential features on your G-Shock GA-110. For best results, it's helpful to have the official Casio Module 5146 manual open for reference.
1. Enter Time Setting Mode
- In the Timekeeping Mode (the normal mode where time is displayed), press and hold the ADJUST button (top left) for about two seconds.
- The currently selected city code (e.g., "NYC" for New York City) will begin to flash on the digital display. This indicates you have entered the time setting mode.
2. Configure City Code and Daylight Saving Time (DST)
- Set City Code (Time Zone): Use the FORWARD (bottom right) and REVERSE (bottom left) buttons to select your home city code. This is crucial for accurate timekeeping as it determines your time zone.
- Adjust Daylight Saving Time (DST): Press the MODE button (top right) once. The DST setting (ON/OFF) will flash. Use FORWARD or REVERSE to toggle DST On or Off, depending on your region's current observance.
3. Set Hour and Minute
- Press the MODE button again to navigate to the Hour setting. The hour digits will flash.
- Use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to set the correct hour.
- Press the MODE button again to move to the Minute setting. The minute digits will flash.
- Use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to set the correct minute.
- Tip: While the seconds are flashing (which usually happens when you are adjusting minutes or after a previous adjustment), pressing both FORWARD and REVERSE simultaneously will reset the seconds to
00. If you do this when the seconds are between 30 and 59, the minutes will automatically advance by one.
- Tip: While the seconds are flashing (which usually happens when you are adjusting minutes or after a previous adjustment), pressing both FORWARD and REVERSE simultaneously will reset the seconds to
4. Set Year, Month, and Date
- Continue pressing the MODE button to cycle through the date settings:
- Year: The year digits will flash. Use FORWARD or REVERSE to set the current year.
- Month: Press MODE again. The month digits will flash. Use FORWARD or REVERSE to set the current month.
- Day: Press MODE again. The day digits will flash. Use FORWARD or REVERSE to set the current day of the month.
5. Choose 12/24-Hour Format
- Press the MODE button once more. The 12H or 24H format indicator will flash.
- Use the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons to select your preferred time display format (12-hour with AM/PM indicator or 24-hour).
6. Adjust LED Light Duration
- Press the MODE button to navigate to the Illumination Duration setting, often displayed as "LT1" or "LT3" (Light Time 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds).
- Use the FORWARD or REVERSE button to select how long the LED backlight stays on when activated. This setting also relates to the automatic light feature, which illuminates the display when the watch is tilted towards your face (if enabled in other settings).
7. Customize Digital Display (Month/Date)
Your G-Shock GA-110 allows you to change what information is displayed on the digital screen in normal timekeeping mode.
- While in the regular Timekeeping Mode (after exiting the setting mode), press the REVERSE button (bottom left) to toggle the top digital display between showing the Day of the Week and the Month and Day. This allows you to quickly view your preferred date format on the digital display.
8. Exit Setting Mode
- Once you have configured all your desired settings, press the ADJUST button (top left) to exit the setting mode.
- The flashing will stop, and your watch will return to the normal Timekeeping Mode with the newly set digital time and date.
