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3. About Solar Powered Watches
4. Handling the Watch
f) Adjusting the Time and Date (Time Mode)
i) Measure Against Possible Problems
6. Note on the Eco Drive Manganese Titanium Rechargeable Battery
8. Care of your Watch
Setting Guide for Eco Drive
Movement Caliber B740 / B741

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setting Guide for Eco Drive Movement Caliber B740 / B741 Contents (click on a topic) 1. Outline 2. Specifications 3. About Solar Powered Watches 4. Handling the Watch a) Name of Parts b) Warning Functions of This Solar Powered Watch c) Time Required for Charging d) Special Care for This Solar Powered Watch e) Switching Between Modes...
  • Page 2: Outline

    Return to Table of Contents 1. OUTLINE This watch is an analog solar powered diver's watch into which an electronic depth meter and chronograph function and chronograph function are built. The solar power generation function transforms solar energy into electrical energy to run the watch.
  • Page 3: A) Name Of Parts

    Return to Table of Contents 3. SOLAR-POWERED WATCH When the watch is used for diving (about two hours a week), it will run for about one month (until NG is indicated). An Eco Drive Rechargeable battery is used in this watch to store electrical energy.
  • Page 4: B) Warning Functions Of This Solar Powered Watch

    Return to Table of Contents B. Warning Function of this Solar Powered Watch With decline of the battery power of this watch, its warning function is activated to change the indication. [Normal [Stop warning [Insufficient [Time reset warning indication charge warning indication] indication] indication]...
  • Page 5 Return to Table of Contents <When the function hand points at "NG" (58 seconds)> The watch will not shift to the diving mode because of insufficient charging. When the watch is in this status, it cannot be used for diving because its depth meter function won't be activated.
  • Page 6: Stop Warning Function

    Return to Table of Contents Stop warning function Stop warning indication - Mode hand: "O" position, Function hand: "O" position - If the watch is left in the insufficient charge warning indication for two days, both the mode hand and function hand will move to "O" position respectively, If the watch falls into this condition, it indicates that the watch has stopped operation completely.
  • Page 7: C) Time Required For Charging

    Return to Table of Contents C. Time Required for Charging Since time required for recharging the battery varies according to model (depending on the dial color, etc.), refer to the following table as a rough guideline for charging the rechargeable battery. Charging time required for fully charging: Time required for fully charging the battery, starting from the state that the watch has stopped operation (in the stop warning indication).
  • Page 8: E) Switching Between Modes

    Return to Table of Contents - Note on handling the Eco Drive rechargeable battery - * The user should not remove the rechargeable battery from the watch. If you remove the battery from the watch for unavoidable reasons, be sure to keep it outside the reach of a child to prevent him/her from swallowing it.
  • Page 9 Return to Table of Contents F. Adjusting Time and Date (Time mode) The watch shows time and date in the Time mode. Time (shown by hour, minute, second and 24-hour hands) and date can be checked any time regardless of the mode.
  • Page 10: G) Diving Mode

    Return to Table of Contents G. Diving Mode When the watch is immersed in the water, while it is set in the Time mode and the battery is charged enough for diving, the water sensor senses the water and switches the watch to Diving mode to measure the depth.
  • Page 11 Return to Table of Contents <How to recall the memorized maximum depth> (1) Press button (B) in the Time mode or Diving mode (when depth indication is 0 m/Oft). The function hand indicates the memorized maxi- mum depth. (2) To cancel the maximum depth indication, button (B) again.
  • Page 12 Return to Table of Contents 1. Measures Against Possible Problems If the solar powered watch is insufficiently charged or its battery power is considerably consumed, the watch functions are limited to a certain range and the watch warns the user of its status by various means such as abnormal indications.
  • Page 13: H) Chronograph Mode

    * If careful cleaning results in failure in recovering the watch from the above-mentioned status, it is possible that the pressure sensor is faulty. In that case, immediately stop using the watch and consult the Citizen Service Center. * The watch malfunctions otherwise or shows abnormal reading.
  • Page 14: Relationship Between Charge Level Indication And Running Period Of Watch

    "NG", the watch cannot be switched to the Diving mode * If the ALL RESET/ADJUSTING HAND POSITION fails in clearing away the trouble, consult the Citizen Service Center about the trouble. 5.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHARGE LEVEL INDICATION AND RUNNING PERIOD OF WATCH [LV2 on the charge level indicator (function hand) indicates that charging is completed.
  • Page 15: Precautions For Diving

    Return to Table of Contents <Remark> As explained above, LV.1 indicates the range from condition (1) that the battery is almost fully charged and the watch can be used for diving sufficiently to condition (9) that the watch can be used for at least "one diving about one hour long"...
  • Page 16 If the sensor part is packed with dust, etc., wash it out with fresh water. In case it is difficult to wash out dust, consult the nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center about the trouble. Return to Table of Contents...
  • Page 17 Return to Table of Contents <Regarding diving at high altitudes or in fresh water> If you intend to use this watch for diving in a high place or in fresh water, be sure to have a special education in safe diving beforehand. Don't use the depth meter function of this watch in a high place 4,000-m (13,120-ft) or more above sea level, because the watch gives incorrect measurement of depth in such a place.
  • Page 18 Return to Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ABOUT CARE AND HANDLING OF WATCHES TEMPERATURE CARE that water resistant quality remains at factory specifications. Avoid temperature extremes. Exposing your watch to high temperatures, such as placing it on the dashboard of a vehicle CARE FOR METAL BRACELETS or use in a hot tub, may cause the watch to malfunction, To extend the life and maintain the good appearance of the...
  • Page 19: Water Resistance

    Return to Table of Contents Water Resistance The water-resistant quality of our timepieces is offered in varying degrees depending on the model. This ranges from non-water resistant models to those suitable for SCUBA diving. Water resistance of our timepieces is measured in BAR or Barometric Pressure. Each BAR of pressure is equal to 14.5 pounds per square inch of pressure.
  • Page 20 “Call” Indicator Some of our analog Aqualand dive watches feature the ability to ‘recall’ the depth attained on the most recent dive, up to 125 feet or 50 meters. This feature is indicated by the word “CALL” on the dial between the 5 and 10 minute position.

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