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Troubleshooting ● Step counting
Q.
The watch counts and displays the number of steps more than actually taken.
A.
■ The watch may have counted your non-step movements such as arm motion.
→ Refer to in MECHANISM OF STEP COUNTING FUNCTION on page 64.
■ The sensitivity level of the watch may not fi t your manner of walking.
→ Refer to HOW TO ADJUST THE SENSITIVITY LEVEL on page 70.
Q.
The watch counts and displays the number of steps less than actually taken.
A.
■ The sensitivity level of the watch may not fi t your manner of walking.
→ Refer to HOW TO ADJUST THE SENSITIVITY LEVEL on page 70.
Q.
The number of steps displayed is not correct.
A.
■ T he watch may have failed to count the number of steps correctly due to the condition in
which the watch is worn, for example, you were wearing sandals while walking etc.
→ Refer to in MECHANISM OF STEP COUNTING FUNCTION on page 64.
Q.
The number of steps shown on the display has been reset to 00 .
A.
■ You looked at the watch at a time past midnight.
→ W hen the time reaches midnight, the data of the day including your walking log is
stored in the memory and the display in the WALK <step counting> mode will be reset
to 00. For further details, refer to LOCATION OF YOUR WALKING LOG on page 73.
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● Other problems
Q.
The display has become blank.
A.
■ The battery has run down.
→ R eplace the battery with a new one as soon as possible. Refer to BATTERY CHANGE
on page 87.
Q.
The display is blinking.
A.
■ T he battery life indicator may have been activated as the battery will run down within a
few days.
→ R eplace the battery with a new one as soon as possible. Refer to BATTERY CHANGE
on page 87.
Q.
The built-in illuminating light does not turn on.
A.
■ T he battery life indicator function may have been activated as the battery will run down
within a few days.
→ R eplace the battery with a new one as soon as possible. Refer to BATTERY CHANGE
on page 87.
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Q.
The watch does not count or display the number of steps.
A.
■ At the beginning of walking, the watch does not display the number of steps.
→ I t takes a while for the watch to recognize your movement as walking and display the
number of steps. After you walk for a while, the watch displays the total number of
steps taken during that period. Refer to in MECHANISM OF STEP COUNTING
FUNCTION on page 64.
■ T he battery life indicator may have been activated as the battery will run down within a
few days.
→ R eplace the battery with a new one as soon as possible. Refer to BATTERY CHANGE
on page 87.
Q.
The number of steps suddenly appears on the display with 10 to 15 steps added.
A.
■ This symptom may be observed at the very beginning of your walking.
→ I t takes a while for the watch to recognize your movement as walking and display the
number of steps. After you walk for a while, the watch displays the total number of
steps taken during that period. Refer to in MECHANISM OF STEP COUNTING
FUNCTION on page 64.
Q.
The walking distance and speed are not correct.
A.
■ The stride length you set in the INPUT <personal data input> mode is not correct.
→ Refer to HOW TO MEASURE YOUR STRIDE LENGTH on page 67.
Liquid crystal panel
The normal life expectancy for the liquid crystal panel of the watch is approximately 7 years. After
that, it may decrease in contrast, becoming diffi cult to read. Please contact the retailer from whom
the watch was purchased to have the liquid crystal panel replaced with a new one.It will be replaced
at your cost.
Battery change
(1) B attery life
2
The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately 2 years, if a new normal battery SB-T51
(CR2032) is installed.
● If the built-in illuminating light is turned on more than three times a day, the battery life may be less than the
Years
specifi ed period.
(2) M onitor battery
The battery in your watch may run down in less than 2 years after the date of purchase, as it is a monitor battery
which is inserted at the factory to check the function and performance of the watch.
(3) B attery change
1. F or battery replacement, be sure to have the battery replaced with a new one at the retailer from whom
the watch was purchased or an SEIKO DEALER, and request the battery for exclusive use with the SEIKO
watches.
2. I f the old battery is left in the watch for a long time, a malfunction may be caused due to battery leakage,
etc. Have it replaced with a new one as soon as possible.
3. Battery replacement is charged even if it runs down within the guarantee period.
4. O nce the case back is opened for battery replacement or other purposes, the original water resistant qual-
ity designed for the watch may deteriorate when it is closed. When you have the battery replaced with a
new one, also request the water resistance test pertaining to the water resistant quality of your watch.
(4) B ATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
This watch is equipped with a battery life indicator, which lets you know when to change the battery.
• I n the fi rst stage, all the items in the TIME <current time> mode start blinking every 1 second. The illuminating
light cannot be turned on even if Button C is pressed at this stage.
• I n the second stage, all the items in the TIME <current time> mode start blinking every half a second. In this
stage, the step counting funciton also becomes disabled.
When you fi nd these symptoms, immediately replace the battery with a new one.
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