Citizen 8730 User Manual

Citizen 8730 User Manual

Analogue solar powered watch
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Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
After reading, be sure to store this manual in a safe place should it be needed
for future reference.
* The case has different features depending on the model. Details of the case
features are not contained in this manual, see " http://www.citizenwatch.jp/ ".
To check the movement number
A case number−4 alphanumeric characters and
6 or more alphanumeric characters−is engraved
on the case back. (Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number
represent the movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, " △△△△ " is the
movement number.
<Engraving position example>
The engraving position
may differ depending on
watch model.
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Summary of Contents for Citizen 8730

  • Page 1 Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading, be sure to store this manual in a safe place should it be needed for future reference.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    (except watches with accessory tool for band adjustment). Doing so may result in dropping the watch or injury during the adjustment. Please contact your dealer or Citizen • Important instructions that should be followed are classified with the following symbols.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Your Watch …………………………………………………………6 6. Characteristics of the Solar Powered Watch ………………………18 2. Operating the Crown ………………………………………………7 • Insufficient Charge Warning Function ……………………………20 • Overcharging Prevention Function ………………………………21 3. Part Names …………………………………………………………8 • Quick Start …………………………………………………………21 4. Setting the Time and Date …………………………………………10 •...
  • Page 4: Your Watch

    1. Your Watch 2. Operating the Crown <About the crown> This watch includes a solar cell surrounding its face and is driven by Some models use screw down system for the crown. converting solar energy into electric energy. Accidental operations can be prevented when the watch is not being operated by locking the crown.
  • Page 5: Part Names

    3. Part Names <Illustration 1> <Illustration 2> Day hand Month adjustment Day hand Month adjustment button button • Use an object with a Month Month(English only) slender tip to press (English only) Day of week the hidden push (English only) 0 1 2 Day of week button.
  • Page 6: Setting The Time And Date

    4. Setting the Time and Date When adjusting both the time and date, it is convenient to make settings in the order of Adjusting the day Adjusting the Setting the time "day of week", "moon phase", "month and day of month", and then "time of day". of month month •...
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Time And Date

    5. Adjusting the Time and Date <Viewing the moon phase> The moon phase indicator does not display the exact shape of the moon. <Adjusting the day of week> Use it as a guide to estimate the moon phase. 1. Pull out the crown to position 2 (time and day of week adjustment). New moon First quarter moon Full moon...
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Day Of Month And Month

    <Adjusting the day of month and month> 1. Pull out the crown to position 1 (date [When the day of month to be set is the 1st or 2nd] Month ① First, temporarily set the day of month to the 30th. adjustment adjustment position).
  • Page 9: Setting The Time

    <Setting the Time> 1. When the second hand reaches the 12:00 [NOTE] ① If you adjust the day of month when a time between 9:00 p.m. and position, pull out the crown to position 2 (time adjustment position). 12:00 midnight is being displayed, the day of month sometimes does 01 2 2.
  • Page 10: Characteristics Of The Solar Powered Watch

    6. Characteristics of the Solar Powered Watch When the watch is insufficiently charged, the indication will be changed as follows: [Insufficient charge warning] The second hand moves at [Stopped status] [Normal indication] 2-second intervals The watch stops The second hand moves at 1-second intervals As rechargeable cell The watch has been insufficiently charged because...
  • Page 11: Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    <Insufficient Charge Warning Function> <Overcharging Prevention Function> No matter how much the watch is charged, it will not affect the rechargeable When the watch is insufficiently charged, the cell, timekeeping, functions or performance of the watch. second hand begins moving at 2-second intervals When the rechargeable cell becomes fully charged by exposing the watch to notify you that the watch charge is insufficient.
  • Page 12: Guide To Charging Time

    <Guide to Charging Time> [NOTE] Charge the watch every day, as it will take a long time to recharge it, as is * Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch indicated in the table, when it stops due to an insufficient charging. dial to light continuously.
  • Page 13: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitation

    8. Precautionary Items and Usage Limitations WARNING WARNING Handling of Rechargeable Cell Use Only the Specified Battery • The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch. If for any reason • Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch. it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.
  • Page 14 • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be WARNING Water Resistance worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving. • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may •...
  • Page 15 CAUTION Do not splash water from the faucet directly on the watch. To avoid injury • Do not take a bath wearing the watch. • • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid •...
  • Page 16 • Please ask immediately for the band adjustment and repair in the following cases. <Strong Shock> • Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause The band is found to be abnormal due to corrosion of metal, etc. •...
  • Page 17 • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. Rust, dirt or Caring for your Watch perspiration present on the watch’s body or band may cause itching or a rash on your • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft skin.
  • Page 18: Warranty And Service

    Repairs can be performed on your watch within the repair parts stock period All parts of this watch, except for the band, are to be repaired only at CITIZEN. even after the free guarantee has expired. However, you will be charged for these This is because special technologies and equipment are required to perform repairs.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    10. Specifications Cal. No. : 8730 Operation time : Time from a full charge until the watch stops without charging: Type : Analogue solar powered watch About 6 months Time from insufficient charge warning to Time accuracy : Average monthly deviation ±15 seconds when used in watch stopping due to insufficient charging: About 3 days room temperature (+5°C to +35°C)

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