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1. Features ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Before Using......................................................................................................... 4
3. Cases Treated with Duratect .............................................................................. 5
4. Operating the Crown .......................................................................................... 6
5. Names of Components ........................................................................................ 7
6. Setting the Time and Date .................................................................................. 8
Notice
All repairs performed on this watch are to be performed at the CITIZEN. When desiring to
have your watch repaired or inspected, please contact the Citizen Service Center either
directly or through the store where you purchased your watch.
Proper maintenance can only be received in the country where your watch was purchased.
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7. Using the Chronograph .................................................................................... 14
8. Viewing the Charge Indicator .......................................................................... 18
9. General Reference for Charging Times .......................................................... 20
10. Functions Unique to Solar-Powered Watches ................................................ 22
11. Handling Precautions........................................................................................ 25
12. Replacing the Secondary Battery..................................................................... 27
13. All-Reset ............................................................................................................. 28
14. Precautions......................................................................................................... 30
15. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 36
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• All-Reset Procedure Notice 14. Precautions......................30 All repairs performed on this watch are to be performed at the CITIZEN. When desiring to 15. Specifications ..................... 36 have your watch repaired or inspected, please contact the Citizen Service Center either directly or through the store where you purchased your watch. -
Page 2: Features
1. Features 3. Cases Treated with Duratect This product features a Duratect finish – Citizen’s exclusive surface hardening This watch is a solar-powered watch that incorporates a solar cell under its face that technology. The Duratech surface is about 5 times harder than stainless steel for drives the watch by converting light energy into electrical energy. -
Page 3: Operating The Crown
4. Operating the Crown 5. Names of Components • If the crown of your watch is a screw-lock, first turn the crown counter-clockwise to Charge indicator hand loosen the screw locking mechanism before operating the crown. When you are Hour hand finished operating the crown, return it to its normal position, and then turn the crown Minute hand clockwise while pushing it in and tighten firmly. -
Page 4: Setting The Time And Date
6. Setting the Time and Date [Helpful Hint for Accurately Setting the Time] * When the second hand reaches the 60-second position, pull the crown out to the second click position. <Procedure for Setting the Time> * Turn the crown to set the time. 1. -
Page 5: Procedure For Setting The Date
<Procedure for Setting the Date> • Do not attempt to set the date from about 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. If the date is set during this time period, the date may not change the following day. • This watch is not equipped with an automated calendar, but is displayed based on a 31 3. -
Page 6: Procedure For Setting The Moon Phase
<Procedure for Setting the Moon Phase> [Helpful Hint for Accurately Setting the Moon Phase] A more accurate adjustment can be made by setting at times of a new moon (the moon • The moon phase indicator shows the phases of the moon, and is not intended to depict mark is not visible: Day 0) or full moon (moon is at the 12:00 position: Day 15). -
Page 7: Using The Chronograph
7. Using the Chronograph <Timing Procedure> 1. Press button (A) to reset the chronograph, and then press button (B) to start timing. Press button (B) again to stop timing. * The chronograph is capable of timing and displaying the time for up to 12 hours in 1/5 •... - Page 8 <When Resuming after Timing for 12 Hours> [Notes] * Do not subject the watch to strong impacts while timing is in progress. • When timing has continued for 12 hours, timing is stopped automatically, and each • The chronograph hands may occasionally be shifted out of position if the watch is of the chronograph hands stops at the 12:00 position.
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Page 9: Viewing The Charge Indicator
8. Viewing the Charge Indicator [Viewing the Secondary Battery Charge Indicator] Level CHARGE Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 • The charge indicator uses four levels to provide a general indication of the current charge level of the secondary battery. •... -
Page 10: General Reference For Charging Times
9. General Reference for Charging Times Charging time for 1 day of operation: Time required to charge the watch to run for 1 day at 1-second interval movement. The charging time varies according to the watch model (including the color of the dial). The Full charging time: Time required to charge the watch from the stopped state to fully following times are intended as a general reference only. -
Page 11: Functions Unique To Solar-Powered Watches
10. Functions Unique to Solar-Powered If the watch has changed from the normal time display to the low charge warning display, charge the watch until the charge indicator hand reaches level 3 by exposing Watches it to light as explained in section 9, “General Reference for Charging Times”. The second hand [Low Charge changes from 1-... -
Page 12: Low Charge Warning Feature
[Low Charge Warning Feature] 11. Handling Precautions This feature indicates that the charge is low by changing the movement of the second hand from 1-second to 2-second interval movement. When this occurs, promptly charge [Regularly Charge the Watch] your watch. The chronograph will not operate in this state. Wearing clothes with long sleeves makes it difficult for the watch to get the necessary light, resulting in insufficient charging. -
Page 13: Handling Of Secondary Battery
“9. General Reference for Charging Times”, consult the shop where you purchased the • Do not remove the secondary battery from the watch yourself, unless unavoidable. watch or Citizen Service Center. • If you must remove the battery, store it out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion. -
Page 14: All-Reset
13. All-Reset 3. Return the crown to the normal position. • The charge indicator hand performs a demonstration movement (pendulum • The watch may not display the time correctly if subjected to static electricity, magnets, movement), and the second hand begins 1-second interval movement. The charge strong impact, or other adverse effects. -
Page 15: Precautions
14. Precautions For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water- resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table. WARNING: Water-resistance performance There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown Examples of use in the following table. - Page 16 NOTE: Avoid using solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.), as they may damage the finish. become clear within a day, immediately take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside.
- Page 17 Other parts need to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Timekeeping will become inaccurate if you place the watch close to magnetic health Ask for Citizen geuine parts upon replacement. equipment such as a magnetic necklace or a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door or handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone.
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Page 18: Specifications
• Time until watch stops without charging after a full charge: Approx. 10 months (The continuous operating time varies depending on the frequency of chronograph use.) 1. Model: 9800 • Time from start of 2-second interval movement until watch stops: Approx. 6 days 2.