Casio G-Shock GBA-800-1AER - Bluetooth Step Tracker

You should download and use the official 'G-SHOCK Connected' app, available for both iOS and Android devices.

The Casio G-Shock GBA-800-1AER is water resistant to 20 bars (200 meters), making it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and light recreational diving.

No, the watch itself does not have a built-in GPS. It uses its Bluetooth connectivity to link with your smartphone's GPS to track your run routes and locations via the G-SHOCK Connected app.

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Yes, the watch will still track your steps and display them on the digital screen even without being connected to a smartphone. However, for detailed activity logs, trend analysis, and other advanced features, smartphone connection is required.

The watch features a mineral glass crystal, which offers good resistance against scratches and impacts, but it is not entirely scratch-proof like sapphire glass.

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone. Restart both your watch (by turning it off and on if possible, or forcing a re-pairing) and your phone. Try deleting the watch from your phone's Bluetooth device list and re-pairing from scratch using the app's instructions. Make sure the watch is not already connected to another device.

Ensure the watch is worn snugly on your wrist. Check the G-SHOCK Connected app for any calibration options for the step tracker. Ensure the app is running in the background on your phone if continuous syncing is desired. Make sure your personal profile (height, weight) in the app is accurate.

Establish a successful Bluetooth connection with your smartphone and the G-SHOCK Connected app. The watch should automatically sync time from your phone. If not, check the app settings for manual time synchronization options or perform a manual time set on the watch.

Activate the watch's backlight by pressing the designated light button. Ensure the watch is not in power-saving mode if such a feature is enabled (consult the full manual for power-saving settings). If the display remains dim, ensure sufficient lighting in your environment.