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Summary of Contents for Seiko 5X83
- Page 1 ▶ READ FIRST ▶ CONTENTS Complete User Guide 5X83 GPS Solar Watch (Dual Time Chronograph)
- Page 2 SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 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 3: Read First
○ If the pins protrude from the band. ○ Places where the temperature drops below ○ Places affected by strong vibrations * Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER 5°C or rises above 35°C for a long time (41°F SERVICE CENTER. - Page 4 Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was been conducted on the water resistant watch with the BAR (barometric pressure) purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. display. For diving, use watches specifically designed for diving. Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for b CAUTION a long time.
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Page 5: Features
READ FIRST 5X83 GPS SOLAR Features This is a GPS solar watch. * Unlike navigation equipment, this GPS solar watch is not designed to constantly receive GPS signals from GPS satellites without any operation. This watch receives GPS signals only in the time zone adjustment mode, automatic or manual time adjustment mode. -
Page 6: Mechanism By Which The Gps Solar Watch Sets Time And Date
READ FIRST 5X83 GPS SOLAR Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date GPS satellite Mechanism by which this watch sets the time and date This is a satellite operated by the United States Department of This watch receives GPS signals from GPS satellites to set the Defense (official name is NAVSTAR), and orbits the earth at an time and date based on the following information. -
Page 7: Time Zone
READ FIRST 5X83 GPS SOLAR Time zone Time zone Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by countries and regions around the world. Standard time is determined by nations and regions, with “time zone” used to refer to the whole of a region that uses the same standard time. At present, the globe is divided into 38 time zones (as of October, 2023). -
Page 8: The Following Functions Are Included
READ FIRST 5X83 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed To set only the time Adjust the time zone. The watch displays the precise time of the time zone that is set by operation of “manual time adjustment.”... -
Page 9: How To Check When The Time Zone Information Was Configured For Your Watch
READ FIRST 5X83 GPS SOLAR 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 when The case back shows the caliber-case number of the time zone data was configured. -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 5X83 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS 1. READ FIRST 5. IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECONDS HAND ........................2 ..39 Handling cautions ......................2 Seconds hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) ..39 Features ......................... 4 6. TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH... -
Page 11: Before Use
BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR Names of the parts 1 Hour hand 2 Multi-function indicator hand (Usually displays the day of the week) 3 Seconds hand (Stopwatch seconds hand) 4 Sub-dial (12-hour system) (Stopwatch hour and minute hands) 5 Stopwatch 1/20-second hand... -
Page 12: Multi-Function Indicator Hand Display And Reception Result Display
BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR Multi-function indicator hand display and reception result display 1 Display of reception result (seconds hand) : Reception successful (8-second position) : Reception failed (52-second position) → Check the reception result P. 20 2 Display of receiving process... - Page 13 BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR 4 Display of stopwatch mode 7 Display of leap second data receipt Hand position Stopwatch (CHR) status Hand position Receiving leap second data Display Display → Stopwatch P. 35 → Receiving leap second data P. 33...
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Page 14: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World
BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR 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 seconds hand positions below to set the time zone or to check the time zone setting. -
Page 15: Check The Charging Status
BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR Check the charging status The multi-function indicator hand position shows whether this watch is able or unable to receive GPS signals. In addition, for the low charging state, the movement of the seconds hand shows the energy depletion state in further detail. - Page 16 BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR Reception is not allowed When the energy level is low, the day of the week is not displayed, and the charging status display continuously recommends charging the watch. Multi-function indicator display Movement of seconds hand...
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Page 17: About Charging
BEFORE USE 5X83 GPS SOLAR About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. Charge the watch using the times below as a guide. GPS signal reception consumes considerable energy. It is necessary to charge the watch by exposing it to light so that the multi-function indicator hand can continuously display the day of the week (the energy level will be “middle”... -
Page 18: Basic Operation (How To Set The Time/How To Receive Gps Signals, Etc.)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Basic operation flow 1. Check the place where GPS signals can be 2. Set the time zone and set the time and date easily received →... -
Page 19: Gps Signal Reception
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR GPS signal reception Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received Easy to receive Difficult to receive Cannot receive •... - Page 20 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR List of GPS signal reception methods (characteristics of all three types) GPS signal reception Q & A Reception Leap second data Q : When the watch is moved to a different time zone, does the watch automatically display the...
- Page 21 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR 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.
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Page 22: To Adjust The Time Zone And Time By Gps Signal Reception (Time Zone Adjustment)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR To adjust the time zone and time by GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment) Time zone adjustment Precautions on time zone adjustment The time zone where you are is localized to adjust the watch to the precise If the time zone is adjusted near a time zone boundary, the time of the adjacent time zone current time by just one button operation anywhere in the world. - Page 23 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to adjust the time zone Continue to press Button B (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and...
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Page 24: To Adjust Only The Time By Gps Signal Reception (Manual Time Adjustment)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR To adjust only the time by GPS signal reception (manual time adjustment) Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the precise current time of the currently set time zone. - Page 25 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and...
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Page 26: (Manual Time Zone Setting)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR To set the watch to the local time of the destination in an airplane, etc. (Manual time zone setting) → Manual time zone setting of the sub-dial P. -
Page 27: Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) → Set the DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial. P. 29 Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) * The indicator’s DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not changed to “AT (automatic)” if you have done the manual time DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. - Page 28 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings The timezone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be checked for each of the main-dial and sub-dial.
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Page 29: To Adjust Time On Sub-Dial
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR To adjust time on sub-dial Manual time zone setting of the sub-dial The sub-dial can be set to a time zone of your choice. Adjust the sub-dial by selecting the time of the time zone. - Page 30 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Set the DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial. DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. * Normally, the multi-function indicator’s DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not changed to “AT (automatic)” if the sub-dial is adjusted via manual time zone selection. Turn DST (Daylight Saving Time) manually on or off, according to whether DST (Daylight Saving Time) is implemented or not.
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Page 31: Switching Between The Main-Dial And Sub-Dial (Time Transfer Function)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial (Time Transfer Function) Your watch can switch between its main-dial and sub-dial. Both the conditions for DST (Daylight Saving Time) set in the main-dial and the conditions for DST (Daylight Saving Time) set in the sub-dial switch. -
Page 32: Automatic Time Adjustment
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Automatic time adjustment This watch can be set to the precise current time by automatically receiving GPS signals by exposure to bright light outdoors under an open sky to adjust the time. -
Page 33: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR When boarding (in-flight mode ( In-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( ) where the Continue to press Button B... -
Page 34: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function) Leap second Receiving leap second data The leap second is to compensate for deviations from the universal time (UT) which is Receiving the leap second data astronomically determined and the “International Atomic Time (TAI). - Page 35 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Check whether leap second data reception was successful The reception result (success or failure) of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds.
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Page 36: How To Use The Stopwatch
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to use the stopwatch Basic stopwatch functions • The stopwatch can measure and read up to 11 hours, 59 minutes, and 59.95 seconds in 1/20-second increments. - Page 37 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Switching to stopwatch mode Turning off stopwatch mode Pulling out the crown and pushing it back in turns off Pull out the crown to the first click...
- Page 38 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Normal use Button A Button A Button B Start Stop Reset Button A When time is measured in cumulative total Button A Button A Button A...
- Page 39 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 5X83 GPS SOLAR Resetting the stopwatch ●If the stopwatch hands are moving Button A ① Press Button A to stop ② Press Button B to reset ● If the stopwatch hands are stopped, the following three situations are possible.
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Page 40: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Seconds Hand
IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECONDS HAND 5X83 GPS SOLAR Seconds hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the seconds hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought about... -
Page 41: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch ● The watch requires good daily care • Do not wash the watch when its crown is in the extended position. -
Page 42: Magnetic Resistance
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR Magnetic resistance Affected by nearby magnetism, Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. * This watch will automatically adjust the position of the hands if the time is rendered incorrect through magnetism, through the automatic hand position alignment function. -
Page 43: Band
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR Band The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. -
Page 44: How To Use An Easy Adjust Type Clasp
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to use an easy adjust type clasp Some bands are provided with an easy adjust type clasp for fine adjustment of the band’s length. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is of this type, please refer to the following instructions. -
Page 45: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is of this type, please refer to the following instructions. -
Page 46: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp (Pointed Tip Diving Type)
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) The rubber bands and some leather bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) of the type where the pointed tip of the band dives downward as shown in the figure. -
Page 47: Lumibrite
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of sunlight and lighting apparatuses in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark. For example, if exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumibrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours. -
Page 48: Power Source
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 5X83 GPS SOLAR Power Source The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is different from * Overcharge prevention function ordinary batteries. When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is Unlike an ordinary silver oxide battery, the secondary battery does not require periodic automatically activated to avoid further charging. -
Page 49: After Sales Service
● Notes on guarantee and repair ●Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (Overhaul) • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) is recommended CENTER for repair or overhaul. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals Points to be checked ●Reception is not possible even with operation of GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment/manual time adjustment) (The reception result is When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS signals even with displayed as “N.”) - Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR How to manually set the time • When using the watch again under a condition in which the watch is able to receive GPS signals, receive GPS signals to set the time. • When adjusting the time, the date will also be adjusted.
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Page 52: When The Sub-Dial, Stopwatch 1/20-Second Hand, Multi-Function Indicator Hand, Date, Or Hour/Minute/Seconds Hand Position Is Misaligned
TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR When the sub-dial, stopwatch 1/20-second hand, multi-function indicator hand, date, or hour/minute/seconds 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 been gained or lost. - Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Preliminary position of this Setting the preliminary position of the sub-dial, stopwatch 1/20-second hand, multi-function indicator hand, watch date, and hour/minute hands The preliminary position of the date is “1” (1st). Pull out the crown to the second...
- Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Turn the crown to set the stopwatch Turn the crown to adjust the multi-function indicator Press Button B and then release it Press Button B and then release it 1/20-second hand to 0.00 seconds hand to a charging status display of “low”...
- Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Turn the crown to adjust the date to Continue to press Button A (3 Press Button B and then release it Press Button B and then release it “1” seconds) The watch enters the mode for setting the preliminary Adjust so that the numeral “1”...
- Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Set the time by receiving GPS Push the crown back in signals The watch exits the mode to adjust the preliminary When you are in a place where GPS signals can be position, and the seconds hand and the hour/minute easily received, adjust the time zone.
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The seconds hand moves at 2-second Charge the watch sufficiently until the seconds hand moves at 1- intervals. The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. second intervals and the multi-indicator hand returns to the day of the If the seconds hand moves at 2 or 5-second intervals while you wear the watch week display from a charging status display of “low.”... - Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The charging status display is “low”. Charge the watch sufficiently until the multi-indicator hand returns to the day of the week display from a charging status display of “low.” P. 14...
- Page 59 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages Sufficient energy is necessary to activate the automatic time adjustment function every day. Keep in The energy stored in the watch is insufficient. The automatic time adjustment mind to frequently expose your watch light to charge its battery. The automatic time adjustment is Conditions to activate the automatic time adjustment function are not P.
- Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The preliminary position of the date is out of alignment. Misalignment of After the reception is successful, the This problem occurs when the preliminary position of the date is out of Adjust the preliminary position of the date to the correct position “1”...
- Page 61 TROUBLESHOOTING 5X83 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The stored electric power is running short. Sufficiently charge the watch until it starts moving at 1-small second intervals. P. 16 The crown or buttons cannot be Date is moving right after a setting is carried out by the crown or button operated.
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Page 62: Function List/Specifications
FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS 5X83 GPS SOLAR Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception → P. 18 Solar Charging Function..The watch converts light to electrical energy and charges Time zone adjustment This watch displays the precise local time, including DST →... -
Page 63: Specifications
→ P. 33 Switch function for the main- Your watch can switch between the times of its main-dial dial and sub-dial..... and sub-dial. → P. 30 It can also switch DST. Copyright ©2024 by SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION...