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The indicator hand position shows whether this watch is able or unable to receive GPS signals.
In addition, for the low charging state, the movement of the seconds hand shows the energy depletion state in further detail.

 * GPS signal reception requires a lot of energy. Keep in mind to regularly charge the watch by expose to light.→ About charging

 

P. 14

Check the charging status

 

Reception is allowed

Indicator display

Charging status

Solution

full

Reception is allowed.

Use the watch as it is.

→ 

P. 15

middle

Reception is allowed, but keep in mind to charge

the watch.

→ 

P. 15

 

Reception is not allowed

Indicator display

Movement of

seconds hand

Charging status

Solution

1-second

interval

movement

low

The watch is unable

to receive GPS

signals, but has

energy to operate.

Charge the watch at least until the

indicator hand points to the level

position so that the watch is able to

receive GPS signals.
→  About charging 

P. 14 

2-second

interval

movement

-

The watch is unable

to receive GPS

signals, and does not

have energy to

operate. (The energy

depletion

forewarning function

is activated. → 

P. 33

)

Continue to charge the watch at least

until the indicator hand points to the

level position so that the watch is able

to continuously operate and receive

GPS signals.
→  About charging 

P. 14 

5-second

interval

movement

-

The charging status is not

displayed for the in-flight mode

(

).

Reset the in-flight mode (

) as long

as possible.
→  Reset the in-flight mode

(

). 

P. 30 

When the indicator hand points to

“low,” charge the watch following the

above.
→  About charging 

P. 14 

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BEFORE USE

ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR

Summary of Contents for GPS SOLAR ASTRON 5X53

Page 1: ...READ FIRST CONTENTS Complete User Guide 5X53 GPS Solar Watch Dual Time...

Page 2: ...ed by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift or you moved to a distant place please contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER The service may also be avail...

Page 3: ...lish remover bug repellent thinners etc are vaporizing Places where the temperature drops below 5 C or rises above 35 C for a long time 41 F and 95 F Places affected by strong magnetism or static elec...

Page 4: ...when the watch is wet Water may get inside of the watch If the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water droplets appear inside of the watch for a long time the water resistant...

Page 5: ...d please carry out operation of time zone adjustment How to adjust the time zone P 20 Solar charging Function This watch operates by solar charging Expose the dial to light to charge the watch The wat...

Page 6: ...et the time and date based on the following information Precise time and date based on the atomic clock Information about a time zone where you are and its adoption of DST Daylight Saving Time The cur...

Page 7: ...America The adoption and duration of daylight saving time vary depending on the country If the time zone adjustment is successful data regarding the adoption of DST Daylight Saving Time for the countr...

Page 8: ...e Time zone adjustment P 19 Time zone P 6 Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P 12 Los Angeles 7 00 PM on 6th London 3 00 AM on 7th To set only the time The watch displays the pr...

Page 9: ...play the correct time To set the time of this watch in a region where the official time zone or DST Daylight Saving Time has changed 1 Select the time zone appropriate for the current time in the targ...

Page 10: ...l 26 Switching between the main dial and sub dial Time Transfer Function 28 Automatic time adjustment 29 When boarding in flight mode 30 Leap second Automatic leap second reception function 31 5 IN CA...

Page 11: ...design of the display may vary depending on the model 1 Hour hand 2 Indicator hand 3 Seconds hand 4 Sub dial 12 hour system 5 Minute hand 6 Button A 7 Day hand day of the week 8 Crown 9 Date 0 Button...

Page 12: ...justment P 29 3 Display of in flight mode Hand position In flight mode status Display In flight mode P 30 4 Display of charging status Hand position full middle low Display Check the charging status P...

Page 13: ...e display of time difference shows that there is a time zone in that place City code Display of time difference City name UTC hours LON UTC HLondon 0 PAR 1 HParis HBerlin 1 CAI 2 Cairo 2 JED 3 Jeddah...

Page 14: ...ment low The watch is unable to receive GPS signals but has energy to operate Charge the watch at least until the indicator hand points to the level position so that the watch is able to receive GPS s...

Page 15: ...ging status is displayed as low the reception will not start even with manual GPS signal reception Check the charging status P 13 Illumination lx LUX Light source Condition Example From the state wher...

Page 16: ...ime zone and set the time and date Setting by GPS signal reception Receive GPS signals set the time zone and set the time and date The time includes DST Daylight Saving Time due to the time zone adjus...

Page 17: ...Examples Between tall buildings Near wooded area Station Airport Indoors with windows GPS signals cannot be received depending on window glass type Refer to the Cannot receive Cannot receive The sky c...

Page 18: ...in a place where GPS signals can be easily received adjust the time zone The watch automatically displays the local time When you are in a place where GPS signals cannot be received manually set the t...

Page 19: ...tment Type 1 Time adjustment 4 Time zone adjustment Display The indicator hand points to 4 as a result of time zone adjustment After 5 seconds have elapsed or when Button B is pressed the watch return...

Page 20: ...to charge the watch P 14 If the charging status is displayed as low the reception will not start even with operation of GPS signal reception Check the charging status P 13 Precautions on time zone ad...

Page 21: ...acquisition status The seconds hand indicates ease of receiving number of GPS satellites from which GPS signals are received The larger the number of acquired satellites there are the easier it is to...

Page 22: ...s DST AUTO automatic Carry out the setting manually Set DST Daylight Saving Time P 24 Failure or success of reception depends on the reception environment Place where GPS signals can be easily receive...

Page 23: ...icates ease of receiving number of GPS satellites from which GPS signals are received To acquire only time information the number of satellites necessary for reception is one Number of acquired satell...

Page 24: ...to the next zone Turn the crown clockwise to advance 1 time zone Turn the crown counter clockwise to set back 1 time zone Display of the indicator hand Displays ON OFF setting of DST Daylight Saving T...

Page 25: ...plays the current time zone When DST Daylight Saving Time setting is OFF 0 1 2 Pull out to the first click 2 Press Button A once and then release it The indicator hand moves to point to DST and the ho...

Page 26: ...relationship between the seconds hand position and time zone refer to the Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P 12 2 Pull out the crown to the second click The seconds hand moves...

Page 27: ...aving Time Hand position AUTO automatic ST OFF DST ON Display When you have selected a new time zone even if it was AUTO automatic before the time zone selection it switches to DST ON or ST OFF If the...

Page 28: ...aving Time setting is OFF 0 1 2 Pull out the crown to the second click 2 Press Button A once and then release it The indicator hand moves to point to DST and the hour and minute hands advance by one h...

Page 29: ...Tokyo Sub dial time in New York Main dial time in New York Sub dial time in Tokyo The seconds hand indicates the time zone for the basic time that was switched The indicator hand indicates the setting...

Page 30: ...ult to expose to light sufficiently Even if outdoors under an open sky when the watch is concealed under a sleeve in winter time etc in an area where the daylight hours are short or when the watch is...

Page 31: ...s the DST Daylight Saving Time 0 1 2 Press for 3 seconds Pressing Button A or turning the crown takes you back to the A operation 3 Push the crown back in The indicator hand returns to display the cha...

Page 32: ...tion is completed the indicator hand returns to display the charging status Use the watch as it is The leap second data reception is performed every half a year regardless of leap second addition Afte...

Page 33: ...eception result success failure Result Successful Failed Display Position Y 8 second position N 52 second position When Button A is kept pressed the watch enters the Manual time adjustment operation A...

Page 34: ...ops at the 15 second position 45 second position Power save function When the watch is not exposed to light for a long time the power save function will work Power Save 1 Power Save 2 State The second...

Page 35: ...ent corrosion of the button Daily care The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch Water resistant performance Caliber case number Magnetic resistant performance Water resistant perf...

Page 36: ...ntexceedingthespecified rate under normal use the watch needs to be demagnetized In this case you will be charged for demagnetization and accuracy readjustment even if it happens within the guarantee...

Page 37: ...n wearing a watch with light colored band as dirt is likely to show up Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while bathing swimming and when working with water even if t...

Page 38: ...ens the band Push button Buckle 2 Fasten the clasp by pressing the frame of the buckle 1 You can lengthen the band by up to about 5 mm 2 stages by firmly pressing the push buttons from both sides to a...

Page 39: ...g the push buttons on both sides of the flap pull the band out of the movable loop and fixed loop Then open the clasp Fixed loop Movable loop Buckle Flap Push button 2 Press the push buttons again to...

Page 40: ...frame of the buckle 1 Open the band clasp by pushing the buttons on both sides of the clasp Buckle Push button Band 2 Pull the pins out of the adjustment holes at both locations Pin Pin Adjustment ho...

Page 41: ...al when coming from a place that is bright to a place that is dark it takes human eyes some time to adapt to the darkness making it difficult to see objects initially Dark adaptation Lumibrite is lumi...

Page 42: ...fully charged the overcharge prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further charging There is no need to worry about damage caused by overcharging no matter how much the secondary ba...

Page 43: ...t by disassembly and cleaning Overhaul Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning overhaul is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain optimal perform...

Page 44: ...e easily received Place where GPS signals can be easily received Place where GPS signals cannot be received P 16 The seconds hand stops at the 45 second position before the reception is completed The...

Page 45: ...ception result will be displayed as N since the reception results data will be lost 3 Turn the crown to set the time Turn the crown clockwise to advance the time Turn the crown counterclockwise to set...

Page 46: ...generate magnetism Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches P 35 When comparing the state of Misaligned Preliminary Hand Position to that of a weight scale it is like a scale which...

Page 47: ...rs the mode to adjust the preliminary position of the sub dial 0 1 2 Press for 3 seconds The seconds hand stops at the 36 second position The sub dial and the AM PM hand turn and stop to indicate the...

Page 48: ...t the preliminary position of the date and the indicator hand 0 1 2 Press and then release During movement of the date the buttons cannot be operated The seconds hand stops at the 18 second position T...

Page 49: ...position and the seconds hand and the hour minute hands start moving 0 1 2 Push back in 11 Set the time by receiving GPS signals When you are in a place where GPS signals can be easily received adjust...

Page 50: ...econd position started operating The power save function 2 has been activated P 33 When the watch is not sufficiently charged for a certain period of time the power save function 2 is automatically ac...

Page 51: ...e it is easy to receive GPS signals How to adjust the time zone P 20 P 25 P 20 Receptionispossible receptionresult displaybecomes Y butthetimeand date are not accurate when it is understood as a recep...

Page 52: ...hased P 45 The watch temporarily gains or loses time The automatic time adjustment function has not been activated for a few days If the energy stored in the watch is insufficient the automatic time a...

Page 53: ...s the LEAP SEC It takes up to 18 minutes to complete the leap second reception Use the watch with reference to the P 16 P 31 The preliminary position of the indicator hand is misaligned This occurs wh...

Page 54: ...tion Displays the precise current time of the currently set time zone Manual time zone setting P 23 The time zone of the main dial can be changed Also the time of the sub dial is adjusted by manual ti...

Page 55: ...ands date display day display indicator function dual time display function with AM PM hand world time function 39 time zones 2 Frequency of crystal oscillator 32 768 Hz Hz Hertz Cycles per second 3 L...

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