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The WSD-F20 is equipped with low-power GPS to track the user’s current location without depending on a smartphone. It also features color map functionality that can be used without any kind of cellular or internet connection, simply by downloading the maps in advance. Casio has developed various original apps that make the most of these two functions in the outdoors, allowing users to track their location on a map or add notes to a map.
TOOL app measures various kinds of data to track environmental changes and show user activity levels
The WSD-F20 comes with an original app that measures and displays essential information for outdoor activities and sports using a pressure sensor, compass, and accelerometer. The app provides real-time information about changes in the natural environment and the user’s activity levels, such as compass direction, altitude and air pressure, sunrise and sunset times, tide graphs, and activity graphs.
Proprietary dual-layer LCD comes with power conservation mode
The WSD-F20 features the same style of dual-layer monochrome and color LCD that was so well-received in the WSD-F10. The monochrome LCD shows the time while the color LCD shows maps, measurement data, and apps. The watch can switch on both LCDs, or just the monochrome LCD, to ensure optimum visibility in all situations and conserve power when spending long hours in the outdoors.
Interchangeable Original watch face designs enhance appeal
Location and Traveler are new watch face designs that utilize GPS functions and map data. Location highlights GPS and map functions with sophisticated animations on the map display. Traveler enables the user to switch the type of information displayed in the window in the lower part of the watch face, and to launch the corresponding app just by tapping the watch face. Not only these two, the watch comes pre-installed with various faces to choose from for outdoor or everyday use, and even more watch face designs can be downloaded and added from the Google Play store.
Toughness meets outdoor challenges
*This app uses the cellular connection and GPS data on a smartphone. The app cannot be used without cellular service and GPS reception on your smartphone.
Link to other apps popular with outdoors enthusiasts
The following outdoors apps can be optionally installed by choosing Casio Recommended from the App List screen on the watch.
WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch Official Website:
http://wsd.casio.com/us/en/wsd-f20/
*1 Based on in-house test by Casio.
*2 Ten items 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, but is not guaranteed to operate under all conditions in actual use. Not guaranteed against damage or accidents.)
*3 Compatibility to be added soon.
* The previous model, the WSD-F10, will also adopt Android Wear 2.0 in the spring of 2017.
*Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*Android, Android Wear and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
*iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. registered in the U.S.
*Other service and product names and so forth are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com.
CASIO TO RELEASE SECOND NEW SMART OUTDOOR WATCH WITH GPS TO INSPIRE USERS TO VENTURE EVEN FARTHER AFIELD
Comes with a Variety of Original Apps That Make the Most of Color Maps
Main Features of the WSD-F20
Original outdoor apps utilize low-power GPS and color maps that can be downloaded for offline useThe WSD-F20 is equipped with low-power GPS to track the user’s current location without depending on a smartphone. It also features color map functionality that can be used without any kind of cellular or internet connection, simply by downloading the maps in advance. Casio has developed various original apps that make the most of these two functions in the outdoors, allowing users to track their location on a map or add notes to a map.
- Location Memory
This app instantly reads the user’s current location, and is directly accessed by pressing a side button. In addition to recording the path traveled, users can make a mark or use speech recognition* to add notes to otherwise unmarked map spots, such as a great viewpoint on a hike or a sweet fishing spot. Navigation and Reminder functions are useful when revisiting a location that has been noted on a map. The user can also choose from a variety of map designs based on what they are doing and what they are using the maps for. - Activity
The Activity app displays real-time measurement data and has special functions for activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing, and snow and paddle sports. Now significantly upgraded, the app can use GPS data and color maps in the Hiking function to record the path traveled on a map, while also showing the course and maximum speed of each run in the Snow function. - Moment Setter
This app alerts the user to important moments while they are hiking, cycling, fishing, or enjoying snow or paddle sports. The user sets conditions to automatically receive important alerts, such as best fishing times, rest break intervals, and sunrise/sunset times.
The WSD-F20 comes with an original app that measures and displays essential information for outdoor activities and sports using a pressure sensor, compass, and accelerometer. The app provides real-time information about changes in the natural environment and the user’s activity levels, such as compass direction, altitude and air pressure, sunrise and sunset times, tide graphs, and activity graphs.
The WSD-F20 features the same style of dual-layer monochrome and color LCD that was so well-received in the WSD-F10. The monochrome LCD shows the time while the color LCD shows maps, measurement data, and apps. The watch can switch on both LCDs, or just the monochrome LCD, to ensure optimum visibility in all situations and conserve power when spending long hours in the outdoors.
Location and Traveler are new watch face designs that utilize GPS functions and map data. Location highlights GPS and map functions with sophisticated animations on the map display. Traveler enables the user to switch the type of information displayed in the window in the lower part of the watch face, and to launch the corresponding app just by tapping the watch face. Not only these two, the watch comes pre-installed with various faces to choose from for outdoor or everyday use, and even more watch face designs can be downloaded and added from the Google Play store.
- Water resistant to 50 meters
The watch is water resistant to 50 meters yet equipped with a water-resistant audio mic, for everyday use as well as in rain and even during water activities such as kayaking. The touchscreen features a new anti-fouling coating to resist stains from fingerprints. - 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.
- CASIO MOMENT LINK location-based communication app
This app displays the current location of group members on a color map, enabling users to exchange text messages. This fun and useful app is great for communicating with a group of friends, such as when fishing at different spots or cycling at a different pace.
The following outdoors apps can be optionally installed by choosing Casio Recommended from the App List screen on the watch.
- ViewRanger GPS app for hiking
This is a GPS app for outdoor adventurers providing route information, navigation guidance, location data and distance to next waypoint all at a glance. App by Augmentra Ltd. http://www.viewranger.com/ - MyRadar weather app
This real-time weather app shows local animated weather maps, helping the user to easily and quickly track weather changes nearby. App by ACME AtronOmatic, LLC. http://myradar.acmeaom.com/ - YAMAP GPS app for hiking
This GPS app can display hiking maps even without cellular service. YAMAP is widely used by outdoor enthusiasts and has won numerous awards for its novel features and utility. App by YAMAP Inc. https://yamap.co.jp/
http://wsd.casio.com/us/en/wsd-f20/
Main Specifications of the WSD-F20
Water Resistance | 50 meters*1 |
Environmental Durability | MIL-STD-810 (United States military standard issued by the U.S. Department of Defense)*2 |
Display | 1.32-inch dual layer display Color TFT LCD and monochrome LCD Color: 320x300 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive touchscreen (anti-fouling coating) |
GPS | Compatible (including GLONASS*3 and Michibiki) |
Color Maps | Compatible (supports offline use) |
Sensors | Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, compass (magnetic) sensor |
Microphone | Yes |
Vibrator | Yes |
Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth® V4.1 (Low Energy) Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) |
Buttons | TOOL button, Power button, APP button |
Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
Charging Method | Magnetic charging terminal |
Recharging Time | Approx. 2 hours at room temperature |
Battery Life | Normal use: more than 1 day, roughly (varies according to use) Timepiece Mode (timekeeping only): more than 1 month, roughly (varies according to use) |
Size of Case | Approx. 61.7mmx57.7mmx15.3mm (HxWxD) |
Weight | Approx. 92g (including watchband) |
OS | Android Wear 2.0 |
Operating Environment | Use of the device requires a smartphone with the following specifications: Android™: Smartphone with Android™ 4.3 or later. iOS: One of the following models with iOS 9 or later: iPhone 5 or later |
*2 Ten items 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, but is not guaranteed to operate under all conditions in actual use. Not guaranteed against damage or accidents.)
*3 Compatibility to be added soon.
* The previous model, the WSD-F10, will also adopt Android Wear 2.0 in the spring of 2017.
*Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*Android, Android Wear and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
*iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. registered in the U.S.
*Other service and product names and so forth are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com.