"Clearing" your G-Shock watch can refer to different procedures, such as performing a factory reset to return all settings to their defaults, or calibrating the analog hands on models with both digital and analog displays if they become misaligned. The process you need depends on what you want to "clear".
Understanding "Clearing" Your G-Shock
When you ask how to "clear" your G-Shock, you might mean:
- Factory Reset: This erases user-configured settings like time zone, alarms, stopwatch records, and timer presets, returning the watch to its original out-of-the-box state.
- Hand Alignment (Calibration): On G-Shock models that have physical analog hands and a digital display, the hands might sometimes fall out of sync with the digital time. Hand alignment is the process to recalibrate the analog hands to match the digital display, effectively "clearing" the misalignment.
- Clearing Specific Data: This could mean resetting the stopwatch, clearing a timer, or deactivating alarms.
The procedure for each varies. Based on the provided information, we can detail the process related to Hand Alignment.
Calibrating Analog Hands (Hand Alignment)
If your G-Shock has analog hands and they are not showing the correct time compared to the digital display, you need to perform a hand alignment or calibration. This is a common "clearing" process for this specific issue.
The Hand Alignment Process
The exact buttons and steps to enter and perform hand alignment differ between G-Shock models. However, the general goal is to move the analog hands and any sub-dials to a reference position (usually 12:00 for hands, and zero for sub-dials) so the watch knows their correct starting point.
According to the reference provided, during this calibration process, you will interact with specific display indicators:
- Once you enter the calibration mode, you might see a "popup display of sub".
- You will also see "H set for handset" displayed.
Let's break down what these mean in the context of calibration:
- "sub": As noted in the reference, "the sub is that sub dial there". This refers to any smaller dials on the watch face (like a 24-hour indicator or function dial). The calibration often starts with aligning this sub-dial, typically to its zero position.
- "H set": This stands for Handset Set. This mode allows you to adjust the main analog hands (hour and minute).
- "handset": Refers to the main analog hands on the watch face.
Typical Steps Once in Calibration Mode (Using reference context):
- Enter Calibration Mode: This usually involves holding down a specific button (often the Adjust button) for several seconds from the Timekeeping mode until a special display appears. Consult your watch's manual for the exact button sequence.
- Align Sub-Dial (if applicable): The display might first show the "sub" indicator. Use other buttons (like Forward/Reverse) to move the sub-dial pointer to the correct calibration position (usually 12 o'clock or the 0 mark).
- Align Analog Hands: After adjusting the sub-dial, or if your watch has no sub-dial, the display will show indicators like "H set". Use the adjustment buttons to move the main hour and minute handset so that both hands point exactly to the 12 o'clock position. The watch needs to register 12:00 as the reference point for alignment.
- Exit Calibration: Press the Adjust button again (or follow your manual's instructions) to exit the calibration mode. The watch will return to the normal Timekeeping mode, and the analog hands should now move to display the correct time matching the digital display.
This hand alignment process effectively "clears" the misalignment between the analog and digital time displays.
Other "Clearing" Methods
While the reference focuses on hand alignment, here are other common ways to "clear" aspects of your G-Shock:
Factory Reset
- Performing a factory reset is a more comprehensive "clear" that wipes all settings.
- This usually involves holding down specific buttons (often two or three together) while the watch is in the Timekeeping mode or during its power-up sequence after a battery change.
- Caution: This will erase all your personalized settings. You will need to reconfigure the time zone, time format, alarms, etc. The exact buttons vary significantly by model, so referring to your watch's specific manual is crucial.
Clearing Specific Functions
- Stopwatch/Timer: You can typically stop and reset the stopwatch or timer to zero using designated buttons while in their respective modes.
- Alarms: Alarms can be turned off or deleted individually within the Alarm mode.
Always refer to your specific G-Shock model's user manual for the most accurate and detailed instructions on performing hand alignment, a factory reset, or clearing specific functions, as button layouts and procedures vary greatly between models.
