After-Sale Service - Seiko S830 Instructions Manual

※ Overcharge prevention function
When the secondar y batter y is fully charged, the overcharge
prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further
charging. There is no need to worry about damage caused by
overcharging no matter how much the secondary battery is charged
in excess of the "time required for fully charging the watch".
※ R efer to "Standard charging time" on page 193 to check the time required for fully charging
the watch.
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■ Notes on charging the watch
・ W hen charging the watch, do not place the watch in close proximity
to an intense light source such as lighting equipment for photography,
spotlights or incandescent lights, as the watch may be excessively
heated resulting in damage to its internal parts.
・ W hen charging the watch by exposure to direct sunlight, avoid places
that easily reach high temperatures, such as a car dashboard.
・ A lways keep the watch temperature under 50℃
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● 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 gasket may deter iorate, 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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NOTICE
After-sale service
● Notes on guarantee and repair
・ C ontact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER for repair or overhaul.
・ W ithin the guarantee period, present the certificate of guarantee to
receive repair services.
・ G uarantee coverage is provided in the certificate of guarantee. Read
carefully and retain it.
・ F or repair ser vices after the guarantee period has expired, if the
functions of the watch can be restored by repair work, we will undertake
repair services upon request and payment.
● Replacement parts
・ S EIKO makes it a policy to typically keep a stock of replacement parts
for this watch for 7 years. Replacement parts are those which are
essential to maintaining the functional integrity of the watch. Please
keep in mind that if original par ts are not available, they may be
replaced with substitutes whose outward appearance may diff er from
the originals.
● 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.
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