Casio to Release the Smart Outdoor Watch Wrist Device with Android Wear™
Main Features of the WSD-F10
Toughness for the outdoors
Water resistant to 50 meters
Water resistant to 50 meters, but still equipped with an audio mic, for everyday use as well as in rain and around water.
Built to military standard specifications
Tested to United States military standard MIL-STD-810 issued by the U.S. Department of Defense to perform in the rugged outdoors. Meets testing requirements under various environmental conditions including shock and vibration.
Range of sensors to measure changes in the natural environment and track activity levels
The WSD-F10 comes with dedicated applications*2 that measure and display essential information for outdoor activities and sports using a pressure sensor, compass, and accelerometer. The upper right TOOL button brings up information such as compass direction, air pressure and altitude, sunrise and sunset times, tide graphs, and activity graphs—providing real-time information about changes in the natural environment and activity levels.
The watch also links to the Casio Moment Setter+ smartphone app to give timing and opportunities*3 for activities such as trekking, cycling, and fishing. Users can configure the app to automatically send the needed information based on previously set conditions such as speed, distance, time of sunrise, break timing, or when fish tend to be most active.
*2 Limited functionality when connected to iOS device.
*3 Connection to iOS device not supported.
EXILIM Controller*3 application—links to Casio EXILIM Outdoor Recording Gear EX-FR100 digital camera
Compatible with Bluetooth V.4.1, the WSD-F10 watch links with the Casio EXILIM Outdoor Recording Gear EX-FR100 digital camera to remotely operate the camera. Capture dynamic outdoor scenes, like the moment you land a fish.
Powered by Android Wear, comes with diverse apps for enjoying the outdoors*4
*4 Requires installation of smartphone app.
ViewRanger is a GPS app for outdoor adventurers providing route information, navigation guidance, altitude graphs, location data and distance to next waypoint all at a glance.
Runkeeper is a mobile running and cycling app that has helped almost 50 million people get out the door. Tracks and records routes for running, cycling, walking or trekking.
MyRadar is a very popular weather app, downloaded by 17 million people. Real time updates showing rain and snow near user’s current location. Users can check forecasts quickly and easily.
Also supports other apps and services from Google*2 including Gmail, Google voice search, Google Maps, Google Fit, and weather forecasts.
Power-conserving Timepiece Mode
The watch face features a dual layer display with monochrome and color LCDs. When not using apps, a power-conserving Timepiece Mode toggles off smartphone communication and the color LCD, displaying only time data in monochrome. Timepiece Mode is useful when spending long periods in the outdoors such as overnight trekking or when using the watch for regular timekeeping.
Original watch faces*2
Choose from different watch faces for outdoors or everyday use.
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Available colors
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Main Specifications of the WSD-F10
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Water Resistance
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50 meters
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Environmental Durability
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MIL-STD-810 (United States military standard issued by the U.S. Department of Defense)*5
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Display
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1.32-inch dual layer display
Color TFT LCD and monochrome LCD Color: 320×300 pixels |
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Touchscreen
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Capacitive touchscreen
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Sensors
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Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, compass (magnetic) sensor
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Microphone
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Yes
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Vibrator
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Yes
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Wireless Connectivity
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Bluetooth® V4.1 (Low Energy)
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) |
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Buttons
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TOOL button, Power button, APP button
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Battery
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Lithium-ion battery
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Charging Method
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Magnetic charging terminal
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Recharging Time
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Approx. 2 hours at room temperature
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Battery Life
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In normal use: more than 1 day, roughly (varies according to use)
Timepiece Mode (timekeeping only): more than 1 month, roughly (varies according to use)
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Size of Case
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Approx. 61.7 × 56.4 × 15.7mm (H×W×D)
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Weight
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Approx. 93g (including watchband)
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OS
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Android Wear
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Operating Environment
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Use of the device requires a smartphone with the following specifications.
Android™ Smartphone with Android™ 4.3 or later.
iOS*3One of the following models with iOS 8.2 or later:
iPhone 5 or later. |
*5 Ten items are tested under Military specification MIL-STD-810G at National Technical Systems.
• Shock: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure IV. •Vibration: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 514.7 Procedure I. • Humidity: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 507.6 Procedure II. • Solar radiation: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 505.6 Procedure II. • Low pressure transport: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 500.6 Procedure I. • Low pressure operation: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 500.6 Procedure II. • High temperature transport: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 501.6 Procedure I. • Low temperature transport: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 502.6 Procedure I. • Temperature shock: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 503.6 Procedure I-C. • Ice accretion: Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G Method 521.4 Procedure I.
(The device has been tested to perform under test conditions, and is not guaranteed to operate under all conditions in actual use. Not guaranteed against damage or accidents.)
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