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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frequency of crystal oscillator …… 32,768 Hz (Hz = Hertz ... Cycles per second)
2. Loss/gain (monthly rate)……………Less than 30 seconds when the watch is worn on the wrist at a temperature between 5˚C and 35˚C
3. Operational temperature range ….. -5˚C ~ +50˚C (0˚C ~ +50˚C for the display)
4. Display medium ……………………. Nematic Liquid Crystal, FEM (Field Effect Mode)
5. Battery ……………………………… Miniature silver oxide battery SB-T55, 1 piece
6. Battery life ………………………….. Approx. 2 years
7. IC (Integrated Circuit) ……………... Oscillator, frequency divider and driving circuit
(C-MOS-LSI), 1 piece
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The above specifications are subject to change without prior notice, for product
improvement.
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FEATURES
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Time/calendar function ……………… Hour, minutes and seconds are displayed. Month, date and day of the week can also be
displayed by pressing the button.
Changeover between 12- and 24-hour indications can be made.
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Calendar display function …………… “Date and day” or “month and date” can be displayed.
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Fully automatic calendar function ……The calendar adjusts automatically for odd and even months including February of leap years
from the year 2001 up to 2050.
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ALL THE SEGMENTS LIGHTING UP
While in the TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display, the display as shown below will appear if both buttons
A
and
B
are pressed at the same time. This is not a malfunction. Press button
A
or
B
to return to the display
previously shown, and then set the time/calendar again following steps above starting from
1
.
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DISPLAY AND BUTTON OPERATION
Button
B
Button
A
(Time/calendar setting)
(Changeover of displays)
Button
B
(Changeover of displays)
Button
B
Button
B
Button
B
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With each press of button
B
, the display changes over in the following order.
TIME display
Hour
DAY/DATE display
MONTH/DATE display
Press button
A
Button
A
Button
A
for 2 to 3 seconds.
Button
A
Button
A
Button
A
Button
A
TIME display
Minutes
Hour
Year
Month
Date
12-/24-hour indication
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display
For the day of the week, the first two letters of each name are displayed. In the MONTH/DATE display, “ ” and “ ” marks are shown.
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The time/calendar setting function can be activated in any display by pressing the button.
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Press button
A
for 2 to 3 seconds to show the TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display.
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“ ” and “ ” marks are displayed beside the month and date digits, respectively.
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Press button
A
repeatedly to select the digits to be adjusted (flashing). With each press of button
A
, selection of the digits to be adjusted
(flashing) is made in the following order.
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HOW TO SET THE TIME/CALENDAR
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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
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NOTE ON THE LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL
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NOTES ON THE REPLACEMENT PARTS
Hour
Minutes Month Date Da y PM
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●
●
●
●
●
●
Minutes
Day
e
Press button
B
to set the flashing digits. One digit is advanced with each press of button
B
. The digits move quickly if the button is kept
pressed.
In the 12-hour indication, only “PM” mark is displayed, and there is no indication for the AM setting.
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Once the year, month and date have been set, the day of the week is set automatically.
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After all the adjustments are completed, press button
A
for 2 to 3 seconds to return to the display previously shown.
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“The display previously shown” means the display shown as the time/calendar setting function was activated.
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When the watch returns to the display previously shown, the seconds start counting immediately although the seconds digits are not shown
on the display.
For details, refer to “
●
Seconds setting”.
●
Seconds setting ……
The
seconds
di
gi
t
s
ar
e
not
shown
on
t
he
di
spl
ay.
To
set
t
he
seconds
accur
at
el
y,
f
ol
l
ow
t
he
pr
ocedur
e
bel
ow.
q
While the minute digits are flashing, set them to one minute ahead of the current minutes.
Ex. 1) If the current time is 10:08’30”, set the minute digits to “09”.
Ex. 2) To set the seconds in accordance with a time signal at 10 o’clock, set the hour and minute digits to “10:00” at 9:59.
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As the current time reaches the set minutes, press button
A
for 2 to 3 seconds to return to the display previously shown.
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By pressing button
A
, the seconds are reset to “00” and start counting immediately.
Date
Month
Date
The above illustration shows the example display when
the time/calendar setting function has been activated in
the TIME display.
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If the watch is left untouched in the TIME/CALENDAR
SETTING display for 1 to 2 minutes, it will
automatically return to the display previously
shown(the TIME display in the example above).
1
If the watch requires service, take it to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If the trouble occurs within the guarantee period,
submit the cirtificate of guarantee together with the watch. Guarantee coverage is spelled out in the certificate of guarantee. Please read it
carefully and keep the certificate for ready.
2
ALBA makes it a policy to usually keep a stock of spare parts for its watches for 7 years. In principle, your watch can be reconditioned within
this period if used normally. (Replacement parts are those which are essential to maintaining the functional integrity of the watch.)
3
The number of years that a watch is considered repairable may vary greatly depending on the condition under which it was used, and normal
accuracy may not be achieved in some cases. We recommend, therefore, that you consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased,
when having them repair your watch.
4
The case, dial, hands, glass, bracelet, or parts thereof may be replaced with substitutes if the originals are not available.
Data to be
displayed
TIME
display
DAY/DATE
display
MONTH/
DATE display
Do not remove the battery from the
watch.
If it is necessary to take out the
battery, keep it out of the reach of
children.
If the child swallows it, consult a
doctor immediately as it will adversely
affect the health of the child.
Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, or never expose it to
fire as it may explode, generate and intense heat or catch fire.
The battery in your watch is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it,
as this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.
If the watch is left in a temperature below 5
℃
or above 35
℃
for a long time,
it may cause the battery life to be shortened.
1
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2
．
3
．
1
．
2
．
3
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REMARKS ON THE BATTERY
a
Battery life
s
Monitor battery
d
Battery change
q
e
w
r
When a new normal battery is installed, this watch operates for approximately 2 years.
The battery in your watch may run down in less than 2 years after the date of purchase, as it is a monitor battery which is inserted at the
factory to check the function and performance of the watch.
When replacing the battery, please specify the ALBA BATTERY at the retailer from whom your watch was purchased.
If the old battery is left in the watch for a long time, a malfunction may be caused due to battery leakage, etc. Have it replaced with a new one as
soon as possible.
Battery replacement is charged even if it runs down within the guarantee period.
Once the case back is opened for battery replacement or other purposes, the original water resistant quality designed for the watch may deteriorate
when it is closed. When you have the battery replaced with a new one, also request the water resistance test pertaining to the water resistant quality
of your watch. If your watch has 10-bar or higher water resistant quality, be sure to have such test performed on the watch every time the battery is
replaced.
WARNING
CAUTION
The case and bracelet touch the skin directly just as underwear. If they are left dirty, the edge of a sleeve may be stained with rust or
those who have a delicate skin may have a rash.
After removing the watch from your wrist, wipe perspiration or moisture with a soft cloth. This will prevent the watch from being soiled,
adding to the life of the gasket.
Clean the watch bracelet with a soft
toothbrush dipped in water or soapywater.If
your watch is not water-resistant, be careful
not to get the case wet when cleaning.
If your watch has a soft plastic band such as urethane band, do not leave the watch under a fluorescent lamp or direct sunlight for a long
time, or do not leave the band soiled. Otherwise, the band may be discolored, hardened or broken. Also, do not keep the watch in a place
where it is exposed to high humidity, or do not leave the band wet with perspiration or water. Otherwise, the band may be discolored in a
very short time.
When the band is soiled, rinse it in soapy water. Do not use solvents for cleaning as some solvents may deteriorate the band.
If your watch has a semitransparent urethane band which is easily discolored, special care should be taken to keep it clean. Depending on
the condition of use, the semitransparent band may be discolored after several months of use.
If your watch is not water-resistant, be careful not to get wet with water or sweat. When it gets wet with water or sweat, wipe it thoroughly
dry with a hygroscopic cloth.
If your watch is 5, 10 or 20 bar water resistant, rinse it in a bowl of fresh water after used in seawater. Do not use chemicals to wash it.
If your watch has a rotating bezel, clean the bezel regulary. Otherwise, dust will gather under it, making the rotation harder.
When removing moisture from a
leather band, do not rub the band
with the cloth as this may discolor it
or reduce its gloss. Be sure to blot up
the mois-ture using a soft dry cloth.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Adjust the bracelet or band so that there will be a little clearance between the bracelet or band and your wrist to avoid accumulation of
perspiration.
If you are constitutionally predisposed to rash, the band may cause you to develop a rash or an itch depending on your physical
condition.
The possible causes of the rash are as follows:
1. Allergy to metals or leathers
2. Rust, dust or perspiration on the watch or band
If you develop any skin reactions, take off the watch and consult a doctor immediately.
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RASH AND ALLERGY
●
CARE OF YOUR WATCH
SOFT
PLASTI
C
BRACELET
METAL BRACELET
LEATHER BAND
If the watch is left in a temperature below –5˚C or
above +50˚C for a long time, it may function
improperly or stop operating.
This watch is so adjusted that it will maintain
stable time accuracy in normal tempera-
tures.(5˚C~35˚C)
It will lose or gain slightly, but it will regain high
time accuracy when it returns to normal
temperature.
Do not leave the
watch in a place
where it is sub-
jected to strong
magnetism or
static electricity.
Do not
l
eave t
he
wat
ch
wher
e
t
her
e
i
s
st
r
ong
vi
br
at
i
on.
Do not leave the
watch in a dusty
place.
Do not
expose t
he wat
ch t
o gases or
chemi
cal
s.
(
Ex.
:
Or
gani
c sol
vent
s such as
benzi
ne and t
hi
nner
,
gasol
i
ne,
nai
l
pol
i
sh,
cosmet
i
c spr
ay,
det
er
gent
,
adhesi
ves,
mer
cur
y,
and
i
odi
ne
ant
i
sept
i
c
sol
ut
i
on.
)
Do
not
l
eave
t
he
wat
ch
i
n
a
hot
spr
i
ng,
or
do
not
keep i
t
i
n a dr
awer
havi
ng i
nsect
i
ci
des
i
nsi
de.
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・
・
・
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・
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PLACES TO KEEP YOUR WATCH
×
×
×
chemi
cal
s
mer
cur
y
gas
es
• If your watch is 3 bar water resistant, do not use it in the water.
• If your watch is 5 bar water resistant, do not use it in any type of diving including skin diving.
• If your watch is 10 or 20 bar water resistant, do not use it in saturation diving or scuba diving.
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ABOUT BATHING
Your watch can be worn while bathing if it is equipped with water resistance over 10 bar. In that case, please note the following carefully.
Please do not operate your watch (Crown operation, Button operation etc.) when it is wet with soap or shampoo. It sometimes causes a
reduction in the water proofing.
When the watch gets warm due to warm water, the watch could gain or lose time to some degree. However, the watch will return to its usual
accuracy at normal temperatures.
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・
WARNING
If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage your
clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
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PRECAUTIONS ON WEARING YOUR WATCH
●
PERIODIC CHECK
・
We suggest that you have your watch checked by ALBA DEALER every 2 or 3 years or when the battery is
replaced for oil condition, battery electrolyte leakage or damage due to water or sweat. After checking the watch,
adjustment and repair may be required.
Take utmost care in the following cases:
When clasping and unclasping the band, you may damage your nail, depending on the type of clasp used with the band.
In case you tumble and fall or bump into others with the watch worn on your wrist, you may be injured by the reason of the fact that you wear
the watch.
When you make contact with children, especially with infants, they may get injured or develop a rash caused by allergy.
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CAUTION
・
When the replacing the parts or battery, please specify “ALBA GENUINE PARTS”.
・
Be sure to have the gasket and push-pin replaced with new ones by the ALBA DEALER when checking the watch.
Push-pin
The normal life expectancy for the liquid crystal panel of the watch is approximately 5 years. After that, it may decrease in contrast, becoming
defficult to read. Please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased to have the liquid crystal panel replaced with a new one.
ALBA
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WATER RESISTANCE
• Check the dial or case back of your watch for
the water resistant quality, and then see the
table below.
• Do not turn or pull out the crown when the
watch is wet, as water may get inside the
watch.
Desi
gned and manu
f
act
ured t
o wi
t
hst
and
t
he wat
er usual
l
y ex
peri
enced i
n a dai
l
y
l
i
vi
ng such as
spl
ashes
and
rai
n.
5
BAR.
“WATER RESISTANT 5
・
10
・
15
・
20
BAR.”, “WATER RESISTANT” and
marks inscribed on the back of
your watch case.
“WATER RESISTANT” is not inscribed on the
back of your watch case.
“WATER RESISTANT” is inscribed on the back
of your watch case.
10
・15
・20
BAR.
Ski
ndi
vi
ng
wi
t
h
out
scuba
and
bat
hi
ng.
Cr
own oper
at
i
on
when t
he what
ch
i
s
wet
.
Genui
ne di
vi
ng
usi
ng scuba or
hel
i
umgas.
Desi
gned and
manuf
act
ur
ed f
or
swi
mmi
ng and
ki
t
chen
wor
k.
×
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×
×
○
○
×
×
×
○
×
×
×
×
×
×
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CAUTION
