Take Proper Care Of Your Rc-4000/4400 - Seiko RC-4000 Instruction Manual

Take Proper Care of Your RC-4000/4400
1) Water/Perspiration
Your RC-4400 is not water resistant; care should be taken not to expose it to water or
heavy perspiration. If it becomes wet wipe it completely with a dry cloth.
Do not operate any of the buttons when the watch is wet.
The crystal may become fogged if the outside temperature is lower than that inside the
RC-4000/4400. A temporary fogging will not cause a malfunction, but if it does not
clear, consult your dealer.
2) Temperature
Your RC-4000/4400 is preadjusted to function accurately when worn on the wrist at a
normal temperature range (14°F to 140°F or -10°C to +60°C).
Extremely high temperatures
Care should be taken not to expose your watch to high temperatures (over 140°F or
60° C).
Keep it away from direct sunlight or hot locations. If left in excessive heat:
•The digital display may become black, but this condition will disappear without after-
effects when the temperature returns to normal.
* The battery life may be shortened, and the battery may suffer electrolyte leakage.
Extremely low temperatures
The watch will work accurately down to 14° F (-10°C), but do not leave it in a cold place.
If exposed to excessive cold for a long time:
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* A small amount of time loss/gain may occur.
" The display may change more slowly.
The watch will, however, return to normal when the temperature rises.
3) Shocks
Be careful not to drop the RC-4000/4400 or slam it against a hard surface.
4) Battery
Your RC-4000/4400 uses one SB-T12 (BR2325) lithium battery. A new battery will
serve for about two years. This two-year battery lifetime is calculated on the basis of the
following conditions.
* Button operations — maximum of 20 times a day
* Use of alarm — maximum of 3 times a day, beeping for 20 seconds
Note: Letting the battery run down or replacing the battery will destroy all data
stored in the RC-4000/4400. The RC-4000/4400 is not equipped with a run-down
battery warning (BLD) capability.
For replacing battery, consult your dealer.
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