User Maintenance
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Caring for Your Watch
Remember that you wear your watch next to
your skin, just like a piece of clothing. To
ensure your watch performs at the level for
which it is designed, keep it clean by
frequently wiping with a soft cloth to keep your
watch and band free of dirt, sweat, water and
other foreign matter.
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Whenever your watch is exposed to sea
water or mud, rinse it off with clean fresh
water.
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For a metal band or a resin band with metal
parts, use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to
scrub the band with a weak solution of water
and a mild neutral detergent, or with soapy
water. Next, rinse with water to remove all
remaining detergent and then wipe dry with
a soft absorbent cloth. When washing the
band, wrap the watch case with kitchen
plastic wrap so it does not come into contact
with the detergent or soap.
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For a resin band, wash with water and then
wipe dry with a soft cloth. Note that
sometimes a smudge like pattern may
appear on the surface of a resin band. This
will not have any effect on your skin or
clothing. Wipe with a cloth to remove the
smudge pattern.
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Clean water and sweat from a leather band
by wiping with a soft cloth.
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Not operating a watch crown, buttons, or
rotary bezel could lead to later problems
with their operation. Periodically rotate the
crown and rotary bezel, and press buttons
to maintain proper operation.
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Dangers of Poor Watch Care
Rust
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Though the metal steel used for your watch
is highly rust-resistant, rust can form if your
watch is not cleaned after it becomes dirty.
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Dirt on your watch can make it impossible
for oxygen to come into contact with the
metal, which can lead to breakdown of
the oxidization layer on the metal surface
and the formation of rust.
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Rust can cause sharp areas on metal
components and can cause band pins to fly
out of position or to fall out. If you ever notice
any abnormality immediately stop using
your watch and take it to your original
retailer or to an authorized CASIO service
center.
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Even if the surface of the metal appears
clean, sweat and rust in crevasses can soil
the sleeves of clothing, cause skin irritation,
and even interfere with watch performance.
Premature Wear
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Leaving sweat or water on a resin band or
bezel, or storing your watch an area subject
to high moisture can lead to premature
wear, cuts, and breaks.
Skin Irritation
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Individuals with sensitive skin or in poor
physical condition may experience skin
irritation when wearing a watch. Such
individuals should keep their leather band
or resin band particularly clean. Should you
ever experience a rash or other skin
irritation, immediately remove your watch
and contact a skin care professional.
Battery Replacement
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Leave battery replacement up to your
original retailer or authorized CASIO
service center.
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Have the battery replaced only with the type
specified in the “Specifications”. Use of a
different battery type can cause
malfunction.
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When replacing the battery, also request a
check for proper water resistance.
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Ornamental resin components may
become worn, cracked, or bent over time
when subjected to normal daily use. Note
that if cracking or any other abnormality
indicating possible damage is noticed in a
watch submitted for battery replacement,
your watch will be returned with an
explanation of the abnormality, without the
requested servicing being performed.
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Initial Battery
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The battery that comes loaded in your watch
when you purchase it is used for function
and performance testing at the factory.
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The test battery may go dead quicker than
the normally rated battery life noted in the
“Specifications”. Note that you will be
charged for replacement of this battery,
even if replacement is required within your
watch’s warranty period.
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Low Battery Power
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Low battery power is indicated by large
timekeeping error, by dim display contents,
or by a blank display.
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Operation while battery power is low can
result in malfunction. Replace the battery as
soon as possible.
Watch Operation Guide 5699
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