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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 2: ...ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ITALIANO PORTUGUÊS 中文繁体字中文簡体字 ...

Page 3: ...y of information such as electronic setting guides answers to frequently asked questions Eco Drive recharging information and more 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 ...

Page 4: ...es from 28 to 39 Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury WARNING Can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows Following symbols are examples of Pictograms Warning caution symbol followe...

Page 5: ...discharges the helium gas that has seeped into the watch to improve safety Rotatingbezelwithreverserotationpreventionmechanismtopreventincorrectoperation The rotating bezel which is important for checking diving time employs a reverse rotation prevention mechanism that prevents the rotating bezel from being rotated inadvertently Request to customers All parts of this watch except for the band are ...

Page 6: ...pecially designed crown 8 Component identification 9 Helium escape valve 10 Charging your watch 11 When the watch reaches a low charge state insufficient charge warning function 12 Charging time by environment 13 Checking the current power reserve 14 Before diving 16 Cautions while diving 17 ...

Page 7: ...djusting the calendar 21 Using the rotating bezel 22 Adjusting the length using the extension band 26 Troubleshooting 27 Eco Drive watch handling precautions 28 Water resistance 30 Precautionary items and usage limitations 32 Specifications 40 CONTENTS ...

Page 8: ...ch Check the power reserve indication page 14 Charge immediately if the power reserve level is 0 or 1 This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light Expose the dial to direct sunlight regularly to charge the watch For details of charging see pages 11 to 15 ...

Page 9: ...hased the watch or an authorized service center Other shops may not be able to handle the watch or may charge a fee Protective stickers Be sure to remove any stickers covering the metal parts back cover band clasp or glass of the watch before use Otherwise perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts which may result in a skin rash and or corrosion of t...

Page 10: ...ntil the orange warning color is no longer visible Depending on the model the warning color may differ or there may be no warning color Note A screw down locking crown is employed to enhance the water resistance of the watch When operating the crown first rotate it counterclockwise to disengage the screw lock Once you have finished operating the crown always make sure to return the crown to the no...

Page 11: ...n this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch A solar cell is placed under the dial Hour hand Minute hand Second hand Power reserve indication hand Crown Date indication Helium escape valve Bezel lock Rotating bezel ...

Page 12: ...ssure in a diver decompression chamber the helium escape valve built into the watch automatically discharges the helium gas that has seeped into the watch This prevents the watch from breaking Valve cross section Inside the watch outside the watch When not discharging When discharging Component identification ...

Page 13: ...is exposed to bright light such as by a window For optimal performance be sure to Expose it to direct sunlight for 5 or 6 hours at least once a month Avoid leaving it in dark places for long periods of time Caution Do not charge the watch at high temperature about 60 C 140 F or higher If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently supplemental charging may be needed to ensure conti...

Page 14: ... to fully charge your watch When the watch is sufficiently charged the second hand will move normally If you do not charge the watch for four days or longer after the insufficient charge warning movement has begun the watch will be depleted of all power and stop Caution Even when the second hand moves once every two seconds the current time and date are indicated Run time From fully charged withou...

Page 15: ...cell is discharged To become fully charged when the cell is discharged Outdoors sunny 100 000 2 minutes 2 hours 35 hours Outdoors cloudy 10 000 8 minutes 3 5 hours 90 hours 20 cm 8 inches away from a fluorescent lamp 30W 3 000 30 minutes 8 hours 290 hours Interior lighting 500 3 hours 50 hours To charge your watch it is recommended to expose the dial to direct sunlight Optimal charging is achieved...

Page 16: ...14 Checking the current power reserve Power reserve level scale Power reserve indication hand Power reserve level scale ...

Page 17: ...erve is sufficient Power reserve is OK Power reserve is getting low Power reserve is insufficient The insufficient charge warning will start soon OK for normal use Charge immediately To ensure the maximum duration is available approx 540 days charge the watch according to the times shown on page 13 Checking the current power reserve ...

Page 18: ...ly page 20 Is the power reserve level 2 or more page 15 Is the crown fully locked page 8 Can the rotating bezel be operated correctly Is the band securely attached Is the band damaged Are there any scratches cracks or chips in the glass Do you have the commercially available diving apparatus required ...

Page 19: ...17 Cautions while diving Never operate the crown while diving Do not bump the watch against rocks or other hard objects ...

Page 20: ...iving The watch is cleansed with fresh water immediately after use in water and water is wiped away with a dry soft cloth or something similar No fog appears inside the watch s glass No water entered the watch The band of the watch is not worn or damaged The crown is screwed down page 8 The watch is fully recharged page 11 ...

Page 21: ...e crown or depress the buttons when the watch is wet When fog appears inside the watch s glass or water enters the watch If the inside of the watch fogs up for a long time or sea water enters it put it in a box or plastic bag and immediately consult an authorized service center for repair Otherwise pressure inside the watch will increase and parts crystal crown etc may come off Maintenance after d...

Page 22: ...tate the crown to set the time Pay attention to whether the time set is AM or PM Date indication starts to change as the setting passes 10PM Rotating the crown counter clockwise does not turn back the date indication 3 Push the crown in to position in accordance with a reliable time source to finish the procedure Make sure that the watch is not wet before operating the crown 0 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...low when the date indication is changing on this watch If you do the date indication may change incorrectly Period of time From 10PM to 0AM 12 00AM 1 Pull the crown out to position 2 Rotate the crown clockwise to set the date 3 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure Make sure that the watch is not wet before operating the crown 0 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...e elapsed time from a certain moment or remaining time to a decided moment easily by using the rotating bezel Be sure to use a specialized instrument when diving Use the watch only as a reference The rotating bezel moves counter clockwise only ...

Page 25: ...otating bezel move the lock to FREE until it clicks When you have finished rotating the bezel move the lock to the LOCK position until the orange warning color is no longer visible Depending on the model the warning color may differ or there may be no warning color Using the rotating bezel LOCK Warning color FREE ...

Page 26: ... rotating bezel until the mark is in line with the minute hand Then move the bezel lock to LOCK Use the markings on the rotating bezel between the mark and the minute hand to find the elapsed time within 60 minutes Using the rotating bezel Turning direction Elapsed time ...

Page 27: ...REE and rotate the rotating bezel until the mark is set to your desired time within 60 minutes Use the markings on the rotating bezel between the mark and the minute hand to find the remaining time Using the rotating bezel Turning direction Remaining time ...

Page 28: ...ver a wetsuit and so forth and the length of the standard band is not long enough attach the extension band provided to adjust the length of the band Note Securely attach the extension band by passing the end of the extension band through the buckle and sliding it through the loops Extension band Buckle Semi fixed loop Loop ...

Page 29: ...ves once every two seconds Charge the watch 12 The second hand does not move Push the crown in to position Charge the watch in direct sunlight for about 2 hours 11 Cannot check the power reserve Push the crown in to position The time and or date is incorrect The time is incorrect Adjust the time 20 Date indication is incorrect Adjust the calendar 21 ...

Page 30: ...l performance CAUTION Recharging Precautions Do not charge the watch at a high temperature about 60 C 140 F or higher as doing so may cause the movement to malfunction Examples Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp When charging under an incandescent lamp be sure to leave 50 cm or more between the lamp and...

Page 31: ...f children to prevent accidental swallowing If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately Do not dispose of the rechargeable cell with ordinary garbage Please follow the instructions of your municipality regarding collection of batteries to prevent the risk of fire or environmental contamination WARNING Use Only the Specified Battery Never use a battery other than...

Page 32: ...iorate over long term use Deterioration may lead to water penetration causing the watch to malfunction or stop Consult an authorized service center for inspection for a charge every 2 or 3 years and replace the packing glass or other parts as necessary Minor exposure to water washing face rain etc Swim gene Indication Specification Dial or Case back PROFESSIONAL DIVER S 1000m 1 000 m water resista...

Page 33: ...ater related use ure to hing etc Swimming and general washing work Skin diving marine sports Scuba diving using an air tank Saturation diving using helium gas Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet OK OK OK OK NO ...

Page 34: ...n strenuous exercise or work to avoid injury to yourself and others Do not wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively hot since there is the risk of burns Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fastened Take off your watch before going to bed...

Page 35: ...r up even after a long time consult your dealer or an authorized service center for inspection and or repair Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance please be careful of the following If your watch is immersed in sea water rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch Take off your watch before taking a bath If sea...

Page 36: ... aging may be occurred Ultraviolet light such as direct sunlight may cause discoloration or deformation It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet even if the watch itself is water resistant Do not wear the band too tightly Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow adequate ventilation The rubber urethane band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clot...

Page 37: ...ay not provide the service Temperature The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications on page 40 Magnetism Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet Subjecting the watch to strong magnetism f...

Page 38: ...hinner benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents including gasoline nail polish remover cresol bathroom cleaners and adhesives water repellent etc are allowed to come into contact with the watch they may discolor dissolve or crack the materials Be careful when handling these chemicals Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the b...

Page 39: ...o periodically clean the bracelet and case of your watch to remove accumulated dirt and foreign matter In rare circumstances accumulated dirt foreign matter may cause irritation with the skin If you notice this discontinue wearing the watch and consult your physician Be sure to periodically clean foreign matter and accumulated materials from the metal band synthetic rubber strap polyurethane and o...

Page 40: ... band clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush Be sure to thoroughly rinse the band after cleaning to remove any soap residue For a leather band wipe off dirt using a dry cloth If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time carefully wipe off any perspiration dirt or moisture and store in a proper location avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and h...

Page 41: ...tive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment The light emission will appear bright at first and then diminish as time passes The duration of the light glow will vary depending on the brightness types of and distance from a light source exposure time and the amount of the paint The paint may not glow and or may dissipate quickly if exposure to light was not sufficient...

Page 42: ... 95 F Operating temperature range 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Display functions Time Hours minutes seconds Calendar Date Power reserve 4 levels Maximum run time from full charge After charged fully the watch runs without additional charging Approximately 1 5 years Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function Approximately 4 days Battery Rechargeable cell lithium button cell 1 pc ...

Page 43: ...ar power function Power reserve indication in four levels Overcharging prevention function Insufficient charge warning function two second interval movement Specifications and contents of this booklet are subject to change without prior notice ...

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Page 45: ...Model No BN7 Cal J210 CTZ B8194 ...

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