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Eco-Drive watch handling precautions
<Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently>
■ Long sleeves may inhibit light transmission to your watch. This may result in your watch loosing
charge. In these cases supplemental charging may be necessary.
■ When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible. This will ensure
optimal operation.
CAUTION
Recharging Precautions
• Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C (140°F) or
higher) as doing so may cause the movement to malfunction.
Ex.:
- Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large
amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp. When
charging under an incandescent lamp, be sure to leave 50 cm (20 inches)
or more between the lamp and the watch to avoid exposing the watch to
excessive heat.
- Charging the watch in a location where the temperature may become
extremely high such as on the dashboard of a vehicle.
<Replacement of Rechargeable Cell>
• This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require periodical replacement.
However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of
internal components and deterioration of oils. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate.
Handling of Rechargeable Cell
WARNING
• The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch. If for any reason it becomes necessary
to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of the reach of children to prevent accidental
swallowing. If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not dispose of the rechargeable cell with ordinary garbage. Please follow the instructions of your
municipality regarding collection of batteries to prevent the risk of fire or environmental contamination.
WARNING
Use Only the Specified Battery
• Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch.
Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is
installed, if a conventional watch battery or other type of battery is installed in the watch and the watch
is recharged, there is the risk of overcharging which may cause the battery to rupture. This can cause
damage to the watch and injury to the wearer. When replacing the rechargeable cell, always make sure to
use the designated rechargeable cell.
Water resistance
WARNING
Water resistance
• Refer to the watch dial and/or the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The
following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The
unit "1bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
• WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar.
• Non-water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture. Take care not to
expose a watch with this rating to any type of moisture.
• Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional
accidental splashing.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while
swimming, but is not to be worn while skin diving or scuba diving.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while
skin diving, but not while scuba diving or saturated diving using helium gas.
Indication
Name
Specification
Dial or Case
back
Non-water
Non-water
−
resistant
resistant
Everyday-use
Water-resistant
water resistant
WATER RESIST
to 3 atmospheres
watch
Water-resistant
W. R. 5 bar
Upgraded
to 5 atmospheres
everyday use
Water-resistant
water resistant
W. R. 10 bar
to 10 and 20
watch
W. R. 20 bar
atmospheres
Water-related use
Minor
Swimming
Skin
Scuba
Saturation
exposure
and
diving,
diving
diving
to water
general
marine
using an
using
(washing
washing
sports
air tank
helium gas
face, rain,
work
etc.)
NO
NO
NO
NO
OK
NO
NO
NO
OK
OK
NO
NO
OK
OK
OK
NO
Precautionary items and usage limitations
CAUTION
• Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury.
• Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
• Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively
hot, since there is the risk of burns.
• Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch, since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails,
depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.
• Take off your watch before going to bed. It may cause an unexpected injury or a rash.
CAUTION
• Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type,
make sure it is securely locked.
• Do not operate (use the crown and/or buttons) the watch when it is wet. Water may enter the watch
causing damage to vital components.
• If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time, consult your
dealer or an authorized service center for inspection and/or repair.
• Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance, please be careful of the following.
- If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth.
- Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch.
- Take off your watch before taking a bath.
• If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair.
Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push button, etc.) may come
off.
CAUTION
<Band>
• Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration or dirt.
In addition, they are made of natural material and will be worn, deformed and discolored over time. It is
recommended to replace the band periodically.
• The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive), owing to the
properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash.
• Do not stain a leather band with substances containing volatile materials, bleach, alcohol (including
cosmetics). Discoloration and premature aging may be occurred. Ultraviolet light such as direct sunlight
may cause discoloration or deformation.
• It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet, even if the watch itself is water-resistant.
• Do not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow
adequate ventilation.
• The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or other accessories.
Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when wearing your watch with items that
tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, etc.). In addition, the band may be deteriorated by
solvents or moisture in the air. Replace with a new one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked.
• Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases:
- You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion.
- The pin of the band is protruding.
• We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch. If
adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your
watch or injury (excluding products containing the band adjustment tool).
Consult an authorized service center. Other shops may charge for, or may not provide, the service.
<Temperature>
• The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature.
Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated
in the specifications.
<Magnetism>
• Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the watch to strong
magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from
Operate
keeping time accurately.
the crown
Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health devices (magnetic necklaces,
or button
when the
magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, clasps used in
watch is
handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
wet
<Strong Shock>
NO
NO
• Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or
performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.
<Static Electricity>
NO
NO
• The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note the watch
may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity.
NO
NO
<Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury>
• Do not use the watch in environment with chemicals or corrosive gasses. If paint thinner, benzene or
NO
NO
other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nail-polish remover, cresol,
bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.) are allowed to come into contact with the watch,
they may discolor, dissolve or crack the materials. Be careful when handling these chemicals. Contact with
mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case.
<Protective Stickers>
• Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.).
Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts,
which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
To Avoid Injury
Precautions
When Wearing Your Watch
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