DISPLAY AND CROWN Minute hand Hour hand CROWN a: Normal position b: First click position Second hand...
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SCREW DOWN CROWN [for models with screw down crown] Unlocking the crown 1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no longer feel the threads turning. 2 Crown can be pulled out. Locking the crown 1 Push Crown back in to normal position. 2 Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it lightly until tight.
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH When you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the watch to light. NOTE • It is not necessary to charge the watch fully. It is important, however, to charge the watch sufficiently, especially in case of initial charge.
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GUIDELINES FOR CHARGING TIME Time required (approx.) Illumination Light source Environment (Lux) (Hours) (Minutes) (Hours) Inside office Fluorescent lamp 3,000 30W 20 cm 10,000 Cloudy weather Sunlight 100,000 Fine weather 15 minutes The above table provides only general guidelines. <Reference> Condition A: Time required for full charge Condition B: Time required for steady operation Condition C: Time required for 1 day’s charge k The values in this column represent the charging times required until the second...
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• Even if the watch is not charged for the time specified in the column, the second hand may temporarily move at 1-second intervals. But it will soon resume moving at 2-second intervals, and therefore, charge the watch for more than the specified period.
HOW TO SET TIME CROWN Pull out to the first click postition when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position. Turn to set the hour and minute hands. W h e n s e t t i n g t h e m i n u t e h a n d , advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute(s) .
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION l When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, the second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals instead of the normal 1-second intervals. l In that case, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to light.
NOTES ON POWER SUPPLY l This watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive use with the watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches, therefore, battery replacement is not necessary. l The solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the natural environment.
3 bar, such as acci dental contact with splashes of water or rain, but it We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s is not designed for swimming or diving. watch for scuba diving.
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* Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely. Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.
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CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET MAGNETISM Y o u r w a t c h w i l l b e To prevent possible rusting of a d v e r s e l y a f f e c t e d b y the case and bracelet caused by strong magnetism.
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