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READ FIRST
Complete User Guide
8X22 Astron GPS Solar World-Time
For proper and safe use of your SEIKO watch,
please read carefully the instructions in this
Complete User Guide before using it.
Length adjustment service for metallic bands is available at the retailer from whom
the watch was purchased. If you cannot have your watch repaired by the retailer
from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift,
or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO WORLDWIDE SERVICE
NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other
retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
If your watch has a protective film for preventing scratches, make sure to peel it off
before using the watch. If the watch is used with the film on it, dirt, sweat, dust, or
moisture may be attached under the film and may cause rust.
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ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR
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- Page 1 If you cannot have your watch repaired by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
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Page 2: Read First
Places affected by strong If the pins protrude from the band. thinners etc.) are vaporizing magnetism or static electricity Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO Places where the temperature drops below Dusty places WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. - Page 3 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR READ FIRST Features This is a GPS solar watch. This watch has the following features. GPS signal reception Solar charging function Automatic time adjustment function This watch operates by solar charging. This watch automatically adjusts the time in...
- Page 4 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR READ FIRST Time zone Time zone Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by countries and regions around the world. The standard time is determined by each country or region, and the region where the same standard time is adopted is referred to as the time zone, and presently, the time zone is divided into 40 zones as of March 2015.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR READ FIRST How to check when the time zone information was configured for your watch By referring to caliber-case number shown on the case back, you will be able to determine The case back shows the caliber-case number of your watch. -
Page 6: Before Use
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BEFORE USE Names of the parts Hour hand Minute hand Button A Second hand Crown Date Indicator hand Button B Display of city name may vary depending on the model. Continued on the following page ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR ... -
Page 7: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BEFORE USE Time zone display and list of time zones around the world The following list shows the relationship between displays of the bezel and dial ring and time difference from the UTC. Please refer to the second hand positions below to set the time zone or to check the time zone setting. -
Page 8: About Charging
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BEFORE USE About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time GPS signal reception consumes a lot of energy. It is necessary to charge Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. the watch by exposing it to light so that the indicator hand points to the “middle”... -
Page 9: Place Where Gps Signals Can Be Easily Received/Place Where Gps Signals Cannot Be Received
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received There are places where GPS signals can be easily received and places where GPS signals cannot be received. -
Page 10: Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) How to adjust the time zone Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (6 seconds), When the second hand points to... -
Page 11: Check The Time Zone And Dst (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings Pull out the crown to the first click Push the crown back in The indicator hand indicates DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. -
Page 12: To Set The Watch To The Local Time Of The Destination In An Airplane, Etc. (Manual Time Zone Setting)
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) To set the watch to the local time of the destination in an airplane, etc. (Manual time zone setting) Manual time zone setting In places where the time zone cannot be adjusted, the time zone can be set manually. -
Page 13: Automatic Time Adjustment
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) How to manually adjust the time Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), and When the second hand points... -
Page 14: Gps Signal Reception
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) GPS signal reception GPS signal reception Q & A GPS signal reception includes three types. Features for each type are as follows. Reception... -
Page 15: Check That Reception Was Successful (Reception Result Display)
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) Check that reception was successful (reception result display) The type of reception and reception result (success or failure) of the last GPS signal reception is displayed for 5 seconds. -
Page 16: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Second Hand
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND Second hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the second hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought about When the energy stored in the watch runs low, the energy depletion forewarning function will work. -
Page 17: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the performance and caliber / The watch requires good daily care case number of your watch •... -
Page 18: Magnetic Resistance (Magnetic Influence)
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches This watch may be affected by nearby magnetism and temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. -
Page 19: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp How to adjust the length of the leather band Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. With pressing buttons on both sides... -
Page 20: Power Source
Notes on guarantee and repair Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO WORLWIDE SERVICE NETWORK for repair or overhaul. • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals The second hand stops at the 45-second position before the reception is Points to be checked completed (The watch enters the power save 2 state) When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS •... -
Page 22: When The Date, Indicator Hand Or Hour/Minute/Second Hand Position Is Misaligned
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING When the date, indicator hand or hour/minute/second hand position is misaligned The preliminary position is misaligned due to the following reasons. Points to be checked Reception was successful (the reception result is displayed as “Y”), but time has gained or lost. - Page 23 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING Rotate the crown to adjust the indicator Press Button A and then release it. hand as shown in the figure. Adjust the indicator hand to the position as The watch enters the mode to adjust shown in the figure.
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Page 24: Cancel The Light Detection
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING Cancel the light detection Cancel the setting of light detection The light detection can be cancelled. While the light detection is disabled, the automatic time adjustment setting is altered to the fixed time reception setting. In such a case, the watch stores the time of the previously successful manual time adjustment, and automatically starts time adjustment at the same time. - Page 25 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The charging status has been Charge the watch sufficiently until the charging status is middle P . 13 displayed as low position. (P . displayed as the middle position or full position.
- Page 26 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The position of the second ① The automatic hand position alignment function is activated to automatically hand showing “reception The preliminary position of the second hand is adjust the position.
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Page 27: Function List/Specifications
ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The automatic leap second reception It takes up to 18 minutes to complete the leap second reception. function has been activated. Use the watch with reference to the “Place where GPS signals can be easily P . - Page 28 ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS Function for reception SPECIFICATIONS In-flight mode ( ) ………………………… Function to prevent the GPS signal reception P . 21 function from working. Set this mode when 1. Basic function ……………………… Main-dial; three hands (hour/minute/second hands), boarding an airplane, etc.
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