Remarks On The Batteries; Replacement Of The Liquid Crystal Panel; Care Of Your Watch - Seiko S149 Instructions Manual

●To preserve the printed thermal paper, be sure to observe the following.
[1] Do not expose thermal paper to bright light for a long time. Printed digits or letters may be faded.
[2] Keep the thermal paper away from high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. The roll paper may be discolored.
[3] In case the printed paper are kept attached on a pasteboard, etc., do not use the paste or adhesives containing volatile
organic solvent. Also, do not use cellophane adhesive tape. The thermal paper may be discolored. It is recommended that
the starch or synthetic paste be used.
[4] Do not place the thermal paper near the copies reproduced by the copier using ammonia. The thermal paper may be
discolored.
[5] Do not leave the thermal paper in contact with vinyl chloride films for a long time. It may be discolored, or the printed digits
or letters may be faded.
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11.REMARKS ON THE BATTERIES
（１）Battery life
When a new normal battery is installed, the stopwatch will
operate approximately 3 years.
＊If the stopwatch is used for more than 3 hours a day, the battery life may be
less than 3 years.
●When four new and normal SUM-3 manganese dry batteries
are installed, the printer can print approximately 10,000 lines
(approx. 14 rolls of paper) if it continuously operates at 24℃.
When alkaline manganese batteries are used, it can print
approximately 20,000 lines (approx. 28 rolls).
＊It the printer is used at extremely low temperatures, the battery power
becomes weak, and it cannot print as many lines as it prints at normal
temperature range. It is recommended, therefore, that alkaline manganese
batteries be used at such low temperatures.
●When the following conditions occur with the power switch
set at "ON", replace the batteries with new ones.
(1)Printing speed has reduced.
(2)Printed digits or letters are uneven or incomplete.
(3)The digits or letters are too lightly printed.
(4)The paper is not advanced at all or advanced irregularly.
(5)The printer will not print at all.
If the above conditions occur, replace the batteries with new
ones as soon as possible following the procedure in "8 How
to insert the batteries into the printer"
（２）Monitor battery
The battery in your watch may run down in less than the
specified period after the date of purchase, as it is a monitor
battery which is inserted at the factory to check the function
and performance of the watch.
（３）Battery change
①For battery replacement, be sure to have the battery
replaced with a new one at the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased, and specify a genuine battery.
②If the old battery is left in the watch for a long time, a
malfunction may be caused due to battery leakage, etc.
Have it replaced with a new one as soon as possible.
③Battery replacement is charged even if it runs down within
the guaranteed period.
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④Once the case back is opened for battery replacement or
other purpose, the original water resistant quality designed
for the watch may deteriorate when it is closed. When you
have the battery replaced with a new one, also request the
water resistant test pertaining to the water resistant quality of
your watch. If your watch has 10-bar or higher water
resistant quality, be sure to have such test performed on the
watch every time the battery is replaced. Please note that it
takes several days to check the water resistant quality of
your watch. When requesting the checking, therefore, please
check the period required for it.
（４）Battery life indicator (stopwatch)
When the battery nears its end, flashing battery mark "BATT" is
displayed. In that case, have the battery replaced with a new
one as soon as possible by the retailer from whom your
stopwatch was purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO
DEALER. When the battery is replaced with a new one, all the
stored data will be erased from memory. Before battery
replacement, therefore, print out the data you wish to keep.
WARNING
1.Do not remove the battery from the watch.
2.If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children.
3.If the child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately as it will adversely affect the
health of the child.
CAUTION
1.Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, or never expose it to fire as it
may explode, generate and intense heat or catch fire.
2.The battery in your watch is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as
this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.
3.If the watch is left in a temperature below +5℃ or above +35℃ for a long time,
the battery leakage may result, causing the battery life to be shortened.
CAUTION
・Your watch is not water-resistant, be
careful not to get it wet with water.
CAUTION
・If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch
may damage your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
PLACES TO KEEP YOUR WATCH
× × ×
・If the watch is left in a ・Do not leave
temperature below -10℃ or the watch in a
above +60℃ for a long time it place where it
may function improperly or is subjected to
stop operating. strong mag-
netism or stat-
＊This watch is so adjusted that it will
ic electricity.
maintain stable time accuracy in
normal temperatures.(5℃〜35℃)
It will lose or gain slightly, but it will
regain high time accuracy when it
returns to normal temperature.
12.REPLACEMENT OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL
The normal life expectancy for the luquid crystal panel of the watch is approximately 7 years. After that, it may decrease in contrast,
becoming difficult to read. Please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased to have the liquid crystal panel replaced with
a new one.
It will be made at cost.
13.CARE OF YOUR WATCH
●PERIODIC CHECK
・We suggest that you have your watch checked by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased every 2 or 3 years or when the battery is
replaced for oil condition, battery electtolyte leakage or damage due to water or sweat. After checking the watch adjustment and repair may be
required.
■REMARKS ON REPLACEMENT
PARTS
・SEIKO makes it policy to usually keep a stock of spare parts for its
watches for 7 years. In princlple, your watch can be reconditioned
within this period if used normally. (Replacement parts are those
which are essential to maintaining the functional integrity of the
watch.)
・The number of years that a watch is considered repairable may vary
greatly depending on the conditions under which it was used, and
normal accuracy may not be achieved in some cases. We
recommend, therefore, that you consult the retailer from whom the
watch was purchased when having them repair your watch.
・The case, dial, hands glass and bracelet, or parts there of may be
replaced with substitutes if the orginals are not available.
・Do not leave ・Do not expose the watch to gases
the watch or chemicals.
where there is (Ex.: Organic solvents such as
strong vibra- benzine and thinner, gaso-
tion. line, nail polish, cosmetic
spray, detergent, adhesives,
・Do not leave
mercury, and iodine antisep-
the watch in a
tic solution.)
dusty place.
・Do not leave the watch in a hot
spring, or do not keep it in a
drawer having insecticides inside.
■REMARKS ON AFTER-SALES
SERVICING
・If the watch requires service, take it to the retailer from whom the
watch was purchased, if the trouble occurs within the guarantee
period, submit the cerificate of guarantee together with the watch.
・For repair after the guarantee period or for any other information
regarding the watch, contact the retailer from whom the watch was
purchased the "CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT" of SEIKO
WATCH CORPORATION.
・Guarantee coverage is spelled out in certificate of guarantee. Please read
it carefully and keep the certificate for ready reference.
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