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IF THE SECOND HAND STARTS MOVING AT
TWO-SECOND INTERVALS
(ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION)
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When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals whether it is
worn or left untouched, the watch may run down within approximately 24
hours.
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In such a case, swing the watch from side to side to sufficiently charge the re-
chargeable battery (refer to "HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH" on
page 6), and then reset the time and calendar.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION
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When a long time has passed since the watch stopped, you can get it started
quickly with only a few swings.
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The instant-start function will remain active for approximately 3 years after a
fully-charged watch stops working.
* When this function is activated, the second hand will start moving at two-second intervals.
Swing the watch from side to side to charge the rechargeable battery by referring to "NUMBER
OF SWINGS AND POWER RESERVE" on page 7.
* After the second hand starts moving at one-second intervals, put the watch on your wrist so that
it will be charged further.
* The watch remains accurate even while the second hand is moving at two-second intervals.
Never install a silver oxide battery for conventional watches in place of the re-
chargeable battery. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire.
CAUTION
REMARKS ON THE RECHARGEAbLE bATTERY
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The electric energy generated while the watch is worn on your wrist is stored
in the rechargeable battery. It is a power source completely different from
conventional batteries for watches and does not require any periodic replace-
ment.
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When the rechargeable battery. is fully charged, the watch will keep operating
for approximately 6 months without recharging the rechargeable battery.
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The duration of charge decreases gradually over time. The extent of decrease,
however, varies depending on the environment and conditions of use.
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The rechargeable battery is a clean and environmentally friendly power
source.