Eco-Drive (Solar Powered) Watch Handling Precautions; Water Resistance; Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations - Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity Instruction Manual

Instruction manual: CITIZEN Eco-Drive Proximity

Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions

<Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently>
• Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a
result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light.
• 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.
Examples:
• 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 (19-11/16 inch) 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 regular 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. For optimal performance, we recommend having your watch
inspected (chargeable to the owner) by an Authorized Service center to ensure operation is
within factory specifications.
WARNING
Handling of Rechargeable Cell
• 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 silver 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.
a

Water resistance

WARNING
Water Resistance
• Refer to the watch dial and 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.
Indication
Name
Dial or Case back
Non-water resistant —
Everyday-use water resistant
WATER RESIST(ANT)
watch
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Upgraded everyday use water- 5 bar
resistant watch WATER RESIST(ANT)
10/20 bar

Precautionary items and usage limitations

CAUTION
To Avoid Injury
• 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.
CAUTION
Precautions
• 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 the crown or any push buttons when the watch 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 Customer Support 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.
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• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be
worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin 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 or saturated diving using helium gas.
Minor exposure Swimming and
Specification
to water (washing general washing
face, rain, etc.) work
NO NO
Non-water resistant
Water-resistant to 3
OK NO
atmospheres
Water-resistant to 5
OK OK
atmospheres
Water-resistant to 10 or 20
OK OK
atmospheres
CAUTION
When Wearing Your Watch
<Band>
• Leather, genuine skin and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to
perspiration, body oils and dirt. Be sure 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.
• 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 do not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. Special expertise
and experience is required for proper adjustment. If not adjusted correctly, the band
may become detached leading to loss of your watch. (Some retailers may supply a band
adjustment tool with your purchase).
For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the watch was
purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some repair shops may
charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not purchased directly from them.
<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 on page
11
Water-related use
Operate the crown
Skin diving, Scuba diving using or button when
marine sports an air tank the watch is wet
NO NO NO
NO NO NO
NO NO NO
OK NO NO
12b
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