Solar Charging
This watch runs on power supplied from a
rechargeable (secondary) battery that is
charged by a solar panel. The solar panel is
integrated into the face of the watch, and
power is generated whenever the face is
exposed to light.
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Charging the Watch
When you are not wearing the watch, put it in
a location where it is exposed to bright light.
While you are wearing the watch, make sure
that its face (solar panel) is not blocked from
the light by the sleeve of your clothing. Power
generation efficiency is reduced even when
the face of the watch is blocked only partially.
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YES
Important!
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Depending on light intensity and
local conditions, the watch may
become hot to the touch when
exposed to light for charging. Take
care to avoid burn injury after
charging. Also, avoid charging the
watch under high-temperature
conditions like the ones described
below.
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On the dashboard of a vehicle
parked in the sun
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Near an incandescent light bulb or
other source of heat
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Under direct sunlight or in other
hot areas for long periods
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Checking the Charge Level
You can determine the watch’s current charge
level by checking the position of the battery
indicator hand.
③
②
①
④
A
Fully charged
B
Charged
C
Low
D
Dead
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Remaining Charge and Dead Battery
You can determine if the charge level is low by
checking the hand movement. Functions
become disabled as battery power goes low.
Important!
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Should battery go low or go dead,
expose the face (solar panel) to light
as soon as possible.
Note
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Exposing the watch face to light after
the battery goes dead will cause the
second hand to revolve
counterclockwise until it stops at
second 57. This indicates charging
has started.
Low Battery Power
The second hand jumps at two-second
intervals.
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Second hand
Dead Battery
All hands and the day indicator are stopped.
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Charging Time Guidelines
The table below shows guidelines for
approximate charging times.
Required Charging Time for 1-day Use
Light Intensity Approximate Charging Time
High
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Low
A
8 minutes
B
30 minutes
C
48 minutes
D
8 hours
Time Required to Achieve Next Charge
Level
Light Intensity
Approximate Charging Time
Charge Level
1
Charge Level
2
High
p
Low
A
2 hours
21 hours
B
5 hours
75 hours
C
8 hours
121 hours
D
82 hours
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Light Intensity
A
Sunny day, outdoors (50,000 lux)
B
Sunny day, near a window (10,000 lux)
C
Overcast day, near a window (5,000 lux)
D
Indoor fluorescent lighting (500 lux)
Charge Level 1:
Time from dead battery until hand movement
starts
Charge Level 2:
Time from hand movement starts until a full
charge
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Power Saving
Leaving the watch in a dark location for
approximately one week will cause movement
all of the watch’s hands to stop in order to save
power.
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Only the day indicator is operational.
Recovering from Power Saving Operation
Press any button or place the watch in a well-
lit area to recover from power saving.
Operation Guide 5467
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