Troubleshooting - Seiko S810 Instructions Manual

● Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul)
・ P eriodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning
(overhaul) is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in
order to maintain optimal performance of the watch for a long time.
A ccording to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch
mechanical par ts may deteriorate, abrasion of the par ts due to
contamination of oil may advance or delay the time signifi cantly, or the
watch itself may stop.
A s the par ts such as gaske t may deteriorate, water- r esist ant
performance may be impaired due to intrusion of perspiration and
moisture.
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P lease contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for
inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul). For
replacement of parts, please specify "SEIKO GENUINE PARTS." When
asking for inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning
(overhaul), make sure that the gasket and push pin are also replaced
with new ones.
W hen your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and
cleaning (overhauled), the movement of your watch may be replaced.
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Troubleshooting

Troubles
The display went blank. The remaining amount of battery power has
decreased. Expose the watch to light to
recharge the battery.
When the
The alarm goes off.
one of the 3 alarm channels is turned on.
How to measure Altitude is derived by calculation of conversion
from atmospheric pressure. For this reason, the
altitude
numerical value of altitude may change due to a
change in atmospheric pressure.
Accurate altitude When measuring altitude, keep the temperature
of the watch as constant as possible.
cannot be measured.
Measurement results of altitude may differ
6 even at the same place due to a change in
atmospheric pressure.
Correct temperature If you wear the watch on your arm, the
cannot be measured temperature indicator is affected by body
temperature. When measuring ambient
temperature, remove the watch from your arm
and measure after some time has elapsed.
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Solutions Ref. pages
P.101
mark appears on the display, at least
P.123
P.133
P.124
P.135
● Electroluminescent light
The brightness of the electroluminescence (EL) panel used for the built-
in illuminating light will decrease when the battery voltage becomes
low. The brightness of the EL panel will also gradually decrease with the
passage of time.
The brightness of the EL panel will decrease by one-half after a total
of approximately 120 hours of lighting. When the brightness of the
EL panel becomes too dark, first charge the watch sufficiently. If it is
still too dark after charging the watch, replace the EL panel. Consult
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased concerning panel
replacement. A fee will be charged for replacement.
● Liquid crystal panel
T he nor mal life ex pectancy f or the liquid panel o f the watch is
approximately 7 years. After that, it may decrease in contrast, becoming
diffi cult to read. Consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased
concerning panel replacement. A fee will be charged for replacement.
Troubles
The graphic Because display range in the vertical direction
atmospheric pressure on the graph is limited, the graph may not be
partially displayed when atmospheric pressure
is lost or cleared.
significantly varies or you are getting on an
elevator.
In addition, when the watch enters the sleep
mode, the graph is not displayed.
Correct direction Correct measurements cannot be made in
cannot be measured. trains, airplanes, or indoors, and in particular, in a
building of a reinforced concrete structure. Use
this watch outdoors where there is no object
which disrupts geomagnetism.
Direction does not
The watch may have been magnetized. Carry out
change.
magnetism calibration.
Magnetic declination Find out more detailed declination information.
correction value is Information of declination is described on most
unclear. topographic maps. It can also be searched on
the Internet.
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Solutions Ref. pages
P.105
P.137
P.139
P.142
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