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ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR
CONTENTS
FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS
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Index
Functions to adjust the time
Functions to charge
GPS signal reception
P. 28
Time zone adjustment function …………
P. 17
This watch can be set to the precise local time by
just one button operation
anywhere in the world.
DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be set manually.
Use this function when you travel to a region
corresponding to another time zone.
Manual time adjustment function ………
P. 25
Displays the precise current time of the currently
set time zone by receiving GPS signals from GPS
satellites.
Use this function to adjust the time to the precise
time during normal use.
Automatic time adjustment ……………
P. 27
Judges inside the watch the timing suitable for
GPS signal reception from GPS satellites and
automatically starts reception.
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 time zone selection before use.
DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting ……
P. 19
The DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the main-dial
and the sub-dial can be set manually.
Solar Charging Function …………………
P. 14
A solar cell underneath the dial converts any form
of light into electrical energy to power the watch
and the power is stored in a secondary battery.
Once fully charged, the watch continues to run for
approximately 6 months.
Charging status display function ………
P. 13
Roughly displays the energy charged in the watch.
Also shows whether the watch is able to receive
GPS signals.
Power Save Function ………………………
P. 33
The Power Save mode can be activated in order
to reduce unnecessary energy consumption when
the watch is left without an adequate light source.