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Casio G-Shock Secret
Features and Hidden
Screens
Posted by Mike Johnson on August 8, 2016
in Tutorials (https://www.60clicks.com/articles/tutorials/)

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Casio G-shocks are

fun and a ordable
digital watches that
pack a surprising
amount of useful
features. World time,
stopwatch, timer,
tide-graph, and moon phase are just a few of the things an
ordinary G-shock is capable of. What’s even better, most G-
Shock owners aren’t even aware of some of their watches
have hidden and secret capabilities.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the lesser known Casio G-

shock secret features along with some interesting diagnostic
modes that can help you discover functionality and even nd
potential problems.

See also: Our Complete G-Shock “Master of G” Collector’s

Guide (https://www.60clicks.com/casio-gshock-master-
collectors-guide/).

LCD Display Test

Just like a car’s
dashboard, most
Casio G-Shock
models have an LCD
test that will
illuminate every
possible segment of
the LCD display. This
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determine if there is
CASIO G-SHOCK LCD DISPLAY TEST MODE any damage to a
particular display
function that might prevent you from knowing if it’s activated
or not. This is also a neat way to see all of the hidden display
features embedded in your watch.

To access LCD diagnostic mode:

 In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (C) and (D)
simultaneously
All segments of the LCD display will activate
Press (D) to cycle through display test modes
Last screen will show Casio module number
Press any button to return to normal

Tilt Sensor Test Screen

All Casio models
with the auto-
illumination feature
use a basic tilt
sensor to determine
the position of the
watch face. If you’re
having problems
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EL, you may have a
CASIO G-SHOCK TILT SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODE faulty tilt sensor.
Luckily, Casio
engineers have built in a tilt-sensor diagnostic mode that you
can use to diagnose potential problems.

To access the tilt-sensor diagnostic screen:

In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (B) and (C)

simultaneously
The screen will display TLT
The display will show ‘8888’ when the sensor is activated
Press any button to return to normal

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Solar Panel Test

 G-Shock models
with the “tough
solar” designation
use special batteries
and an array of
small solar panels to
stay charged. If
you’re having
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your watch even
CASIO G-SHOCK SOLAR SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODE when it’s exposed to
direct sunlight, you
may have damaged your solar panels. To test if your solar
panels are functional, you can use the built in solar diagnostic
mode.

To access the solar diagnostic screen:

In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (B) and (D)

simultaneously
The screen will display SLR
The display will show ‘8888’ when the solar cell is
receiving light
Press any button to return to normal

If the battery is completely charged, the solar panels may not

accept additional sunlight.

Power Saving Mode
Another great feature buried in the Casio G-Shock manual is
the ability to automatically conserve power when not in use.
The power-saving feature will automatically turn o the
display after 60-70 minutes of inactivity. In this sleep mode, all
 other functions of
the watch (including
alarm and radio
sync) remain active.
After 6 or 7 days of
inactivity, the watch
will go into “deep
sleep” mode which
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receive, beeps and
CASIO G-SHOCK POWER SAVING MODE tones, illumination,
and display.

To turn on power saving mode:

In time-keeping mode, hold down button (A) until the city

code starts to ash
Press (C) nine times until power settings screen appears
(will display PS)
Press (D) to toggle on or o
Press (A) again to set and exit

Auto-Illuminator
This is probably one
of the better-known
hidden features of
the Casio G-Shock,
but still one that
many people don’t
realize exists. Most
G-Shocks with the
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illumination feature
 G-SHOCK AUTO ILLUMINATOR MODE ACTIVATED
actually have an
“auto-illumination” mode, a nifty feature that automatically
illuminates the watch when it is tilted towards your face 15
degrees. Although this feature is known to drain your battery
faster, it’s smart enough to disable itself if the watch falls
below full charge. Additionally, the feature will only remain
active for six hours before needing to be re-activated
manually.

To turn on auto-illumination:

Hold down button (B) for 3 seconds

The wording “A. El” will appear on the dial if successful
Hold down button (B) for 3 seconds to manually disable,
otherwise it will self-disable after 6 hours.

Unfortunately, not all Casio watches have access to these

hidden or secret features. The only way to know if your watch
can do the above is to test it yourself.

We hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial on accessing secret

and hidden features inside your Casio G-shock, please post
any secret or hidden functions we may have missed in the
comments below!

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