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Abilia Quarter Hour Watch II User Manual

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The Quarter Hour Watch II
with timer function
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    U ser ma nual User manual The Quarter Hour Watch II with timer function Rev F...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................... 3 The Quarter Hour Watch-function ..................6 The Timer-function ........................ 7 Inserting and removing Picture cards ...................10 Checking and adjusting the built-in clock ................11 Use of the Quarter Hour Watch outdoors ................13 Cleaning of the Quarter Hour Watch ..................13 Exchange of batteries ......................13 Some principles for the introduction of the Quarter Hour Watch ...........14 Technical data/ Accessories ....................16...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Quarter Hour Watch II comprises both the usual Quarter Hour Watch-function and a Timer-function. Both functions show time distance. They are based on the so-called “Quarter Hour Watch principal”, see below. The difference between the two functions is that the Quarter Hour Watch-function shows the...
  • Page 4  Pictures can symbolize the activities/events against which the user would like to orientate himself.  When it is time for the set event, the Quarter Hour Watch beeps and flashes and functions as a reminder. The “invisible” time becomes visible and apprehensible almost like an hourglass where a sinking level shows the flow of time.
  • Page 5 The Quarter Hour Watch Quarter Hour Watch with Picture card Grooves Button Display Picture card Picture card Picture card, front side Back side with watch face inserted Space for symbol Disposable watch face 4 Outer segments, quarter of an hour segments 12 Inner segments, hour segments Notch...

  • Page 6: The Quarter Hour Watch-Function

    The Quarter Hour Watch-function The Quarter Hour Watch contains a built-in clock. When a coded Picture card is put in the Quarter Hour Watch the number of quarters of an hour left until the coded point of time is shown. The display always shows 8 circles (when a Picture card is in place).

  • Page 7: The Timer-Function

    15:15 (3:45 PM) 00:00 (midnight) 12:00 (noon) Check of coded point in time The coding can be checked in the following manner. Insert the Picture card in the Quarter Hour Watch so that a number of dots are visible (if no dots or circles are visible at all, the coding is incorrect).
  • Page 8 (see below), i.e., on the Timer cards four segments should be pressed out. The Quarter Hour Watch II is delivered with 3 pre-coded Timer cards. They are coded to 15 min, 30 min and 1 hour and labelled with 1, 2, and 4 hourglasses.
  • Page 9 5-60 minutes in 5-minutes steps, i.e. 5,10,15, … 60 minutes 1. Press out “30 minutes after”-segment. 2. Press out both AM and PM 3. Press out desired inner segment. 10 minutes 45 minutes See examples: 65-120 minutes in 5-minutes steps, i.e. 65, 70, 75, … 120 min 1.

  • Page 10: Inserting And Removing Picture Cards

    Inserting and removing Picture cards The Quarter Hour Watch should be used with the large button to the right and the vertical display to the left. The Picture card is put in the picture card compartment with the black watch face facing down and the little notch (see picture) to the left.

  • Page 11: Checking And Adjusting The Built-In Clock

    Checking and adjusting the built-in clock Note!! The Quarter Hour Watch must be adjusted for summer or winter time (daylight saving time). Checking and adjusting the built-in clock is done with two small switches, K1 and K2, placed below the coverlid, see picture. Press the switches with some narrow object;...
  • Page 12 c. Release button K2. The hour digits start flashing. Press K2 to step forward to the correct hour. When correct hour is set, press button K1. The minute digits start flashing. Press K2 to step forward to the correct hour. For Quarter Hour Watches with serial numbers below 30 000, complete the setting by pressing K1.

  • Page 13: Use Of The Quarter Hour Watch Outdoors

    Use of the Quarter Hour Watch outdoors The Quarter Hour Watch is well suited for use outdoors. However, one should keep it in a bag or pocket when it is not being used. It is not recommended to let the Quarter Hour Watch be left outdoors over-night or in the rain.

  • Page 14: Some Principles For The Introduction Of The Quarter Hour Watch

    d. Note! Check the time setting by pressing K1. If necessary adjust the built-in clock as described in last chapter. Bear in mind that the clock must be adjusted for Standard and Daylight Savings time. Some principles for the introduction of the Quarter Hour Watch The Quarter Hour Watch gives the user possibilities to develop the use in his own pace and according to his own ability.
  • Page 15 Below are some more detailed proposals of how the introduction might be carried out. 1. Inserting and removing a Picture card Show how the Picture card should be inserted and removed. The easiest way of inserting a Picture card is to place the QHW on a flat surface, placing the Picture card in the Picture card compartment with the notch in correct place, and then pressing the Picture card until it snaps into place.

  • Page 16: Technical Data/ Accessories

    0°C to 40°C Size 130 x 78 x 27 mm Weight 170 g Abilia AB, Kung Hans väg 3, Sollentuna, Box 92, 191 22 Sollentuna, Sweden Phone +46 (0)8-594 694 00 | Fax +46 (0)8-594 694 19 | info@abilia.se | www.abilia.se...

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