Pulsar W890 Manual

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CAL. W890
DIGITAL QUARTZ
Time/calendar
World time
3-channel regular alarm
24-hour stopwatch with 20-lap memory
Countdown timer
Illuminating light (electroluminescent panel)

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  • Page 1 CAL. W890 DIGITAL QUARTZ Time/calendar World time 3-channel regular alarm 24-hour stopwatch with 20-lap memory Countdown timer Illuminating light (electroluminescent panel)
  • Page 2: Mode Change

    MODE CHANGE With each press, the mode changes in the following order: TIME/ WORLD ALARM STOPWATCH TIMER CALENDAR TIME * If the watch is left untouched in any mode other than the TIME/CALENDAR, the mode will automatically change to the TIME/CALENDAR in 1 minute.
  • Page 3: Time/Calendar Mode

    TIME/CALENDAR MODE Once the time/calendar of your area is set in the TIME/CALENDAR mode, the times of the 22 cities covered in the WORLD TIME mode will be set automatically. Changeover between the standard time and daylight saving time can be made. Date Hourly time signal mark...
  • Page 4: Time/Calendar Setting

    TIME/CALENDAR SETTING Press for 2 seconds to show TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display. Press to select the digits to be adjusted. Selection of the digits 12-/24-hour indication Seconds Minutes Hour City Date Month Year Set the flashing digits. (Increasing digits) Set the flashing digits. (Decreasing digits) Return to TIME/CALENDAR mode.
  • Page 5 TURNING ON/OFF OF HOURLY TIME SIGNAL AND BUTTON OPERATION CONFIRMATION SOUND Hourly time signal mark With each press, the hourly time signal and sound for button operation confirmation are alternately switched on and off. * When the hourly time signal mark is displayed, the hourly time signal rings every hour on the hour and the confirmation sound beeps with each press...
  • Page 6: World Time Mode

    WORLD TIME MODE The time of 22 cities in different time zones throughout the world can be displayed. City mark Daylight saving time mark Current time/ calendar of selected city Press to select the desired city. * The mark of the selected city blinks.
  • Page 7: Time Differences

    CHANGEOVER BETWEEN STANDARD TIME AND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME If the daylight saving time is effective in the selected city, press to show the daylight saving time. * With each press of button D, the standard time and daylight saving time of the city are alternatively shown.
  • Page 8 City name Country name City mark ± (hours) B K K Bangkok Thailand H K G Hong Kong China T Y O Tokyo Japan Sydney* + 10 S Y D Australia Noumea + 11 N O U New Caledonia Auckland* New Zealand + 12 A K L...
  • Page 9: Alarm Mode

    ALARM MODE The alarm can be set to ring daily at three different times a day. The alarms can be engaged and disengaged independently of one another. Alarm mark Current time Alarm channel “on” mark Set alarm time...
  • Page 10: Alarm Time Setting

    ALARM TIME SETTING Press to select the desired alarm channel (Ch.-1 – Ch.-3). Press for 2 seconds to show ALARM SETTING display. Press to select the digits to be adjusted (hour/minutes). Set the flashing digits. (Increasing digits) Set the flashing digits. (Decreasing digits) Return to ALARM mode.
  • Page 11 ALARM ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT The alarms can be engaged and disengaged independently of one another. Press to select the desired alarm Alarm mark channel (Ch.-1 – Ch.-3). With each press, the selected alarm is engaged and disengaged alternately. * At the designated time, the alarm rings for 30 seconds.
  • Page 12: Stopwatch Mode

    STOPWATCH MODE The stopwatch measures up to 24 hours in 1/100 second increments. Start / Restart / Measure lap time Stop / Reset Time measured * While the stopwatch is measuring, a graphic display is shown in the upper row of the display.
  • Page 13: Memory Recall Function

    MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION The first 19 lap times and the final lap time are automatically stored in memory. The stored data can be recalled unless the stopwatch is reset after the measurement. Press to activate the memory recall function . * The total elapsed time is displayed.
  • Page 14: Timer Mode

    TIMER MODE The timer can be set up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds in second increments. Current time Set time TIMER SETTING Press for 2 seconds to show TIMER SETTING display. Press to select the digits to be adjusted.
  • Page 15: Timer Operation

    Set the flashing digits. (Increasing digits) Set the flashing digits. (Decreasing digits) Return to TIMER mode. TIMER OPERATION Start / Stop / Restart Reset Time measured * While the timer is counting, the TIMER mode mark blinks. * When the set time is up, a warning sound beeps for 30 seconds. To stop it manually, press any of the buttons.
  • Page 16: Illuminating Light (Electroluminescent Panel)

    ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel) Turn on the illuminating light. * The display panel is evenly illuminated for 3 seconds.
  • Page 17: Notes On Using The Watch

    NOTES ON USING THE WATCH TIME/CALENDAR MODE [TIME/CALENDAR SETTING] The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including February of leap years from 2000 to 2099. Once the year, month and date have been set, the day of the week is automatically set. Setting the seconds: •...
  • Page 18 If the watch is left untouched with the digits flashing, it will automatically return to the ALARM mode in 1 minute. When the time function is displayed in the 24-hour indication, the alarms are also displayed in the 24-hour indication. [ALARM ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT] When any one of the alarms is engaged, the alarm mark is displayed.
  • Page 19 Even if the STOPWATCH mode is changed to another while the measurement is in progress, it continues counting properly. After the stopwatch is used, however, be sure to reset it as the battery energy is consumed enormously to shorten the battery life. TIMER MODE [TIMER SETTING] The flashing digits move quickly if button C or D is kept pressed.
  • Page 20: Battery Change

    When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any malfunction. We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER for battery replacement. Necessary procedure after battery change After the battery is replaced with a new one or if an abnormal display (broken digits, etc.)
  • Page 21 WARNING Do not remove the battery from the watch. If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately. Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, and never expose it to fire.
  • Page 22: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch

    WATER RESISTANCE Non-water resistant • If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar • Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.
  • Page 23 Care should also be taken on diving into water. ** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving. TEMPERATURES MAGNETISM...
  • Page 24: Periodic Check

    2 to 3 years. Have Years watch or hit it against hard your watch checked by an surfaces, as this may AUTHORIZED PULSAR cause damage. DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure that the case, buttons, gasket and crystal seal remain intact.
  • Page 25: Static Electricity

    STATIC ELECTRICITY The IC (Integrated Circuit) used in your watch will be affected by static electricity which may disturb the display. Keep the watch away from close contact with objects such as TV screens which emit strong static electricity.

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