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12. Unique Functions of Solar-Powered Watches

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When the watch becomes insufficiently charged, the display changes as shown
below.

*1 If the watch has stopped as a result of being insufficiently charged:

· A minimum of about 30 minutes are required until recovery automatic reception even if the watch

is exposed to light.

*2: If recovery automatic reception has failed:

· Since the time is incorrect even if the second hand is moving at one second intervals, first set the

time and date manually or by free reception before using the watch.  

[Normal Display]

[Insufficient Charge

Warning Display]

[Recovery Automatic Reception]

When the watch
becomes insufficiently
charged due to not
exposing the dial (solar
cell) to light

Second hand begins to move
at 2-second intervals

When reception is successful*2

Watch stops due
to being
insufficiently
charged

When sufficiently
charged by exposing
the dial (solar cell) to
light*1

2-second interval

movement

Radio waves are received once
automatically when charged

If insufficient charge warning
(2-second interval movement
continues for 2 days or more)

RX

MON 7

NO

H

M

L

RX

MON

7

NO

H

M

L

RX

MON 7

NO

H

M

L

Summary of Contents for Eco-Drive

Page 1: ...O NO Hour hand Second hand Button A A Date Day Reception level Reception result H M L H M L Button B B Reception standby RX RX Crown Minute hand The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from...

Page 2: ...W WThis watch is a radio wave watch that receives Japan standard radio wavesW W This watch is equipped with an Automatic Tuning Function that receives radio waves by automatically selecting the stati...

Page 3: ...automatically corrects the time if it has become incorrect due to external factors such as strong impacts or magnetism iThis watch is equipped with a time difference correction function that is conve...

Page 4: ...ed Press button A at the 4 00 position once to check the reception result When the second hand indicates H M or L for the reception result When the second hand indicates NO for the reception result St...

Page 5: ...ception Manual reception of radio waves L This function allows radio waves to be received at any time Perform free reception when the reception environment has changed and radio waves are unable to be...

Page 6: ...ima prefecture and Kawauchi mura Futaba gun Fukushima prefecture Near the top of Mt Hagane located on the border between Fuji machi Saga prefecture and Maehara shi Fukuoka prefecture Standard time rad...

Page 7: ...emory of the watch and stops Date Turning the crown to the right causes the date to advance by one day while turning the crown to the left causes it to move back by one day Day The day changes when bu...

Page 8: ...Correction Function 86 9 Checking the Reference Position 87 10 Manually Correcting the Reference Position 88 CONTENTS Photoelectric Power Generation 11 Photoelectric Power Generation Function 90 12 U...

Page 9: ...unction H M L L Reception result confirmation function H M L or NO L Time difference correction function L Hand correction function L Shock detection function L Reference position confirmation correct...

Page 10: ...vel of the watch Find the location and direction where radio waves are received easily as indicated by H or M for the reception level 75 3 Locations Where Reception May Be Difficult It may not be poss...

Page 11: ...about 2 seconds and release when the second hand has rapidly advanced to RX 12 00 position and stopped Step 2 Place the watch in a stable location where radio waves can be received easily such as by...

Page 12: ...ected to the correct time Time Required for Reception It may take from about 2 minutes to up to 15 minutes to receive radio waves depending on weather conditions on that day and surrounding noise In a...

Page 13: ...second hand to make one revolution in the counter clockwise direction and the minute hand to go back by 1 minute L Continuously turning the crown by 2 clicks or more causes the second minute and hour...

Page 14: ...e right by 1 click advances the day B Turning the crown to the left by 1 click moves the day back L Press button B once to switch the day display between English and Japanese Step 4 Press button A onc...

Page 15: ...after the most recent leap year and turn the crown to the right to align the second hand at the position corresponding to the month and no of elapsed years Turning the crown to the left by 1 click cau...

Page 16: ...ived If this happens check the reference position Refer to 9 Checking the Reference Position on the following page 9 Checking the Reference Position Radio wave watches display the standard time and da...

Page 17: ...date day or second hand to be corrected moves indicating that the watch is in the correction mode Step 3 Press button A once and turn the crown to set the day to SUN A Turning the crown continuously...

Page 18: ...at allows the dial to be exposed to sunlight This will keep the watch charged and enable it to continue to run properly at all times j If you usually wear long sleeves the watch may be covered thereby...

Page 19: ...time and date manually or by free reception before using the watch Normal Display Insufficient Charge Warning Display Recovery Automatic Reception When the watch becomes insufficiently charged due to...

Page 20: ...y when the watch dial is exposed to light L When the power save function is canceled each hand rapidly returns to the current time and the second hand begins one second interval movement L Two second...

Page 21: ...tion result time difference correction or checking or setting the reference position is in progress the operation is interrupted and the watch returns to the time prior to the operation being performe...

Page 22: ...rthermore it is recommended to charge your watch by exposing to direct sunlight once a month D General Reference for Charging Times The time required for charging varies according to the model of the...

Page 23: ...ed overcharging may occur that will eventually cause the battery to rupture This can result in the risk of the watch being damaged or injury to the wearer Never attempt to install a battery in the wat...

Page 24: ...ons Unable to receive radio waves even within a receivable area L Are there objects that block radio waves or generate noise nearby L Are radio waves attempted to be received away from a window L Try...

Page 25: ...ification Name Precautionary Items and Usage Limitation WARNING Water Resistance Water resistance for daily use to 3 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while washing your face or in the rain...

Page 26: ...mer Help Desk your nearest Customer Support Center for inspection and or repair L If seawater enters the watch place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair Otherwise p...

Page 27: ...th L Do NOT wear the band too tightly Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow adequate ventilation Caring for your Watch L Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from...

Page 28: ...k mode before storing Temperature L The function of the watch may be impaired or the watch may even stop if the ambient temperature is outside the range of 10 C to 60 C Avoid using the watch in a mann...

Page 29: ...mer Support Center Periodic inspection Charge basis You should have your watch inspected Charge basis every 2 3 years in order to extend it s life and safety The water resistant capability of the wate...

Page 30: ...the direction from which radio waves are emitted centered on your residence Citizen Consumer Help Desk 0120 78 4807 2F Citizen Nakano Bldg 5 68 10 Nakano Nakano ku Tokyo 164 8726 Business hours 9 30...

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