○ Places of high humidity ○ Places aff ected by strong magnetism or static electricity ○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc. ○ Dusty places ○ Places aff ected by strong vibrations ○ If the pins protrude from the band ※ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. ・If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation ・Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children. Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist. C are should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the ・Other cautions accessories.
Water may get inside of the watch. The various tightened inspections under simulated harsh ※ I f the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water droplets environment, which are usually required for watches designed appear inside of the watch for a long time, the water resistant performance of the for scuba diving or saturation diving, have not been conducted watch is deteriorated. Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was on the water-resistant watch with the BAR (barometric purchased or SEIKO CUSTMER SERVICE CENTER (listed on the end of a book). pressure) display. For diving, use special watches for diving. Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time. Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water CAUTION resistant performance because of deterioration of the adhesive on the glass or gasket, or the development of rust on stainless steel. Do not pour running water directly from faucet. Do not wear the watch while taking a bath or a sauna. The water pressure of tap water from a faucet is high ...
FEATURES ■ S olar Charging Function ・・・ A solar cell underneath the dial converts any This solar-drive and radio-controlled watch is equipped with a radio signal adjustment function. → page 98 form of light into electrical energy to power the ・ T he watch is operated by using electric energy which is converted from the light received watch and the power is stored in a secondary by the solar panel underneath the dial. battery. Once fully charged, the watch ・ T he watch displays the precise time by receiving radio signals conveying time information. continues to run for approximately six months. (The watch can receive the offi cial standard frequencies of Japan.) ■ E nergy Depletion Forewarning The movement of the second hand indicates that ■ R adio Signal Receiving Function ・ ・・ This watch adjusts the time precisely by Function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ the battery should be charged. → page 90 automatically receiving radio signals daily. → page 100 In addition, radio signals can be forcibly received ■ P ower Save Function ・・・・ The Power Save mode can be activated in order ...
HOW TO USE THE BUTTON CROWN Some models may have a Button which is recessed in the watch case to There are two types of crown, a normal crown and a screw-lock type crown. prevent accidental input. Shape of the Button diff ers depending on the Please check the type of the crown of your watch. design of the watch. Normal crown While pressing The the crown crown in, turn it in Pull out the crown and operate it. turns. the direction indicated by the arrow. Screw-lock type crown The crown does not turn. Unlock the crown before operating it. After operating the (It cannot be crown, lock it. turned any Unscrew Upper half of the Button is The Button is covered except The Button is recessed in While pressing the ...
■ Automatic Reception and Manual Reception Setting the Time and Date by Receiving a Radio Signal ・ Automatic Reception ■ Mechanism of radio signal reception T his watch sets the time by automatically receiving a radio signal at a fi xed The radio-controlled watch displays the precise time by automatically receiving and time. It automatically receives a radio signal at 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM. synchronizing itself with the radio signal of an offi cial standard frequency. ※ Once the watch successfully receives a radio signal, automatic reception is terminated. Transmitting Radio-controlled watch ・Place the watch in a place where it can easily receive a radio signal such as near a window. Station Receive radio signals ・While the watch is receiving radio signals, do not move it. through the antenna → To Improve Radio Signal Reception page 93 inside the watch Offi cial standard ↓ frequency Analyze time ・ Manual Reception information Cesium ↓ In addition to the automatic reception, radio signal reception can be manually conducted as necessary at any time. Atomic Clock Display the current → How to Conduct Manual Reception page 126 time, ※ ...
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ABOUT CHARGING ■ Standard Charging Time For an approximate time required to charge the watch, refer to the table below. ■ How To Charge the Watch Illumination Light Condition Time required for fully Ti m e requi r ed for chargi n g the watch to Ti m e requi r ed for chargi n g Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. 1 x (LUX) source (Example) charging the watch start movi n g at one- second i n terval s the watch to run for one day 500 Incandescent light 60W 60cm − − 7 hours 700 ...
TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION (To use the watch outside Japan) ■ Features of Time Zone Adjustment Function ■ Questions and Answers Regarding Time Zone Adjustment Function ・ To display an overseas local time, set the time zone in the Time Zone Adjustment mode. Q : W hen the watch is returned from overseas to Japan, is the time automatically changed to Japan time? The watch can be set to display an overseas local time with a time diff erence in one-hour off sets from Japan. A : T he watch will not be automatically set to Japan time if it is just moved to Japan. ・ I n the Time Zone Adjustment mode, the position of the second Zero-second position: Tokyo (Japan) When you use the watch in Japan, reset to Tokyo (Japan) time by using the Time hand represents the time diff erence from Tokyo (Japan). Zone Adjustment Function. Sydney Hong Kong (-1) ...
There are time diff erences around the world based on "Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)." LIST OF MAJOR TIME ZONES AROUND THE WORLD There are 24 regions (Time Zones) around the world with a time diff erence of one hour. This system has been adopted internationally by setting the total time diff erence around Refer to the table below to set the time zone area in the Time Zone Adjustment mode. the world as 24 hours. Second hand Names of representative Ti m e di f ference wi t h Second hand Names of representative Ti m e di f ference wi t h positions cities (Time Zone) Japan Standard Ti m e positions cities (Time Zone) Japan Standard Ti m e In addition, Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) is individually adopted in some regions. 51-second position London/UTC ★ −...
Water Resistance Refer the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using. (Refer to " P.109 ") Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Condition of use No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat The watch withstands accidental WARNING Not suitable for swimming WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life contact with water in everyday life. WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life at The watch is suitable for sports such as swimming. 5 barometric pressures 5 BAR WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life at The watch is suitable for diving not using an air cylinder. 10(20) barometric pressures. 10(20)BAR Magnetic resistance Examples of common magnetic products that may aff ect watches Aff ected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. Indication on the case back Condition of use Keep the watch more than 10 cm away from No indication magnetic products. AC adapter Cellular phone AC-powered (with magnet buckle) (speaker) shaver...
● Leather band Band ・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight. ・ W ipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth. The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. ・ D o not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation ・ P lease take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely to show up. or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage. ・ R efrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while bathing, swimming, and when working with water even if the watch itself is ● Metallic band water-resistant enforced for daily use (10-BAR water resistant). ● Polyurethane band ・ ...
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・How to adjust the length of the leather band B Type With pressing buttons on both sides of the Press the push buttons again to fl ap, pull the leather band out of the moveable unfasten the fl ap. loop and fi xed loop. Then open the clasp. Buckle Push button Fixed loop Moveable Flap ・How to wear or take off the watch loop Press the button on both sides of the fl ap ; pull Place the tip of the band into the moveable loop and fixed loop, and fasten the clasp the buckle up. Pull the pin out of a adjustment hole of the band. Fasten the fl ap. The band will automatically come out of the loop. by pressing the frame of the buckle.
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When the second hand starts moving in HOW TO CONDUCT MANUAL RECEPTION (Receiving a Radio Signal Manually) Leave the watch untouched for several minutes. one-second intervals, check if the signal (For twelve minutes at the longest) reception was successfully conducted. Put the watch down. Keep pressing down the Button until the second hand W hen the second hand starts moving in one- moves to the 0-second position (for 4 seconds). Upon completion of the signal reception, second intervals, the reception is completed. Place the watch where it can check if the reception was successful. easily receive radio signals. A fter the second hand moves to the 0-second position Reception takes some time. (12 minutes at the longest) → How to Check the Reception Status page 96 and stops, the watch will start to receive radio signals. The antenna is embedded at the ※ It depends on the radio signal conditions. 8 o clock position of the watch. Turning the antenna toward the outside of a window helps <Display before completing the reception> <If the reception has failed> improve radio signal reception. The second hand indicates the reception level. (Updated every minute) The second hand indicates the reception result by pointing to N. Keep Receiving Level High:H Low:L Reception result:N...
Press the Button to set Pull out the crown. Push the crown in simultaneously the time. with a time signal. Operation has been completed. To advance one minute Press the Button once and release it. The watch resumes its normal movement. Keep holding down the Button for To fast- longer than 2 seconds to fast-forward forward and release the button to stop. T o u s e t h e w a t c h i n a s i g n a l receivable ...
At Trouble At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. (page 100) The second hand moves Fully charge the watch so that the second hand may move at one-second intervals. If the second hand moves at two or five-second intervals at two-second intervals. while you wear the watch everyday, the watch is in a Page 98 Be careful not to conceal the watch under a sleeve, etc., while wearing it. The second hand moves condition where it cannot acquire sufficient light, for When taking off...
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At Trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The watch fails to receive a radio signal correctly as 1. Place the watch where it is able to receive a radio signal more easily. Page 93 a result of external infl uence (incorrect reception). 2. Conduct manual reception if necessary. Page 126 The watch temporarily 1. When the watch returns to a normal temperature, it will display the precise time as before. − gains or loses time. The watch has been left in an extremely high or 2. If the watch still gains or loses the time, conduct manual reception if necessary. Page 126 low temperature place for a long time. 3. I f the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above mentioned − procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. The watch displays an incorrect time The watch may be set to a time in a different Check the time zone that the watch is currently set for, and select the hour unit, even though it displays the time zone from the region where the watch is Page 104 Misalignment ...
IN CASE OF AN ABNORMAL MOVEMENT ■ How to Set the Time After Resetting the Built-in IC When all the hands stop pointing at the Conduct automatic signal In the case that the watch moves abnormally or that the watch does not move at one-second intervals 0-second position, push the crown in. reception to set the time. even after fully charging the battery, perform the procedures from (1)-(4) to re-establish normal function. A t the moment the crown is pushed in, the watch Keep holding down the Button for After the procedure from 1 to 3 have been Pull out the Crown. starts moving from 0 hour 0 minute and 0 second. three seconds, and then release it. completed, it is necessary to set the time. I n fi ve seconds after releasing the buttons, the second hand starts moving and stops at the 0-second position. Then the hour and minute Automatic Signal Reception Push the Pull out hands will start to move and stop pointing at the 0-second position. → page 126 the crown in. ※ T o press the Button, Crown. use an object with When the watch is used in conditions in a ...
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