Citizen A010 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing The Citizen.
For the safe usage of this product, be sure to read this instruction manual before use.
Please request for The Citizen Customer Card (a warranty card) (see page 60).
* You need to register in order to obtain manufacturer's warranty service.
* e Citizen is sold only in Japan and therefore the warranty service for this product is not available overseas.
<Protective Stickers>
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp,
etc.). Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers
and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.

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This manual contains the following instructions that should be strictly followed at all times to
prevent injury to yourself and other persons as well as damage to property.
■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury.
WARNING Can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage.
Safety precautions

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■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be
followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
<Band adjustment>
We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your
watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached
leading to loss of your watch or injury.
Consult your nearest authorized Citizen Technical service center.

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Contents
Product features …………………………………………………58
Request for The Citizen Customer Card …………………………60
The CITIZEN Service System………………………………………62
Handling the Watch ………………………………………………68
Component identication ………………………………………………………68
About the crown and button…………………………………………………… 69
Crown position and operation …………………………………………………70
Adjusting the time ……………………………………………………………… 71
Adjusting the calendar ………………………………………………………… 73
Month and leap year indications ………………………………………………76

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Adjusting the time dierence …………………………………………………78
Checking the reference position ………………………………………………80
Performing the "all reset" procedure ……………………………………………82
Recharging your watch …………………………………………………………84
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………88
Timekeeping accuracy ……………………………………………89
Precautions ………………………………………………………90
Specications…………………………………………………… 100
Customer Support Center …………………………………… 102

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Product features
The Citizen (movement number: No.A010) is an Eco-Drive quartz watch with a built-in solar
cell, whose accuracy is indicated by an annual rate.
It is simple, easy to read, and designed with everlasting appeal.
Further, we offer long-term warranty (10 years) and long-term maintenance services for extra reassurance.
Other features include the following:
Eco-drive
Eco-drive is a unique technology of Citizen that uses light to generate power, thus eliminating the
need for periodic battery replacement.
12 o'clock midnight sharp calendar update function
The calendar updates as the clock strikes midnight (0:00:00).
Annual time accuracy: ±5 seconds
This high-precision watch realized an annual time difference of about ±5 seconds max.
Time difference correction function
When you travel overseas, you can easily adjust your watch to the local time without having to stop the watch.

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Perpetual calendar
No need for date correction at the end of each month.
The leap year is also updated automatically. (until February 28th, 2100)
JIS1 antimagnetic performance
The functionality of the watch will be maintained even when the watch is brought as close as up to
5 cm of the devices that emit magnetic fields in daily life.
For details, see our website support information.
Shock detection function
This function prevents the second, minute, and hour hands from becoming misaligned should the
watch be subjected to shock.
Automatic hand position adjustment function
The hand positions are checked at regular intervals. Any misalignment detected will be corrected
immediately to keep accurate time.
Product features

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Request for The Citizen Customer Card
Please request for The Citizen Customer Card (warranty card).
Please fill out the customer registration card (postcard) attached to this instruction manual
and send it to Citizen Technical Service Center.
We will register your information and send you The Citizen Customer Card (warranty card) in return.
Be sure to request for The Citizen Customer Card (warranty card) to be entitled to 10-year
warranty coverage and free maintenance service.
Please direct any inquiries regarding customer registration and customer card to the Citizen
Technical Service Center.
* e personal information provided on this card will be maintained under strict control by Citizen Watch
Co., Ltd. and the authorized service centers and will be used solely for the purpose of providing aer-sales
service for e Citizen products purchased.
* 10-year warranty for “e Citizen” is only covered within Japan.
Please note that the coverage of this warranty is not the same as the one of the international
warranty available overseas.
◆Citizen Technical Service Center
435 Shimotonooka, Iida-shi, Nagano, 395-0195 Japan
TEL: [phone] Service hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Monday to Friday, except holidays)

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Request for The Citizen Customer Card
◆The CITIZEN customer registration card (example)
Please fill out the necessary items on the postcard and mail to our Technical Service Center.
The back-cover
The refer to it when filling out
the case number and the serial
number on your customer card.
* Display location may dier with
model.
Back-cover engraving
(example)
Case number
(4-7 digits)
Serial number
(7 digits)

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The CITIZEN Service System
◆10-year warranty
We will repair all spontaneous failures of the watch free of charge for ten years after purchase.
Should failure occur during the warranty period, under normal use as prescribed by the
instruction manual, please send the watch and your card type warranty directly to the Citizen
Technical Service Center, or via the place of purchase.
We will repair it free of charge, as per the provisions of the warranty.
Note : We will send you the warranty provisions along the card type warranty when asked.
Please note the following instances are not covered by the warranty:
• Exterior parts change (band, crystal glass, crown, etc.)
• Scratches or dirt
• Damage by a natural disaster
• Failing to present the card type warranty
Please note that re-issuing the CITIZEN CUSTOMER CARD (a card type warranty) will incur
a fee; store your card safely. Please read the warranty provisions for details.

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The CITIZEN Service System
◆Free inspections service
To ensure your continued enjoyment of this watch, we are offering two inspections, free of
charge, over the course of the first ten years after purchase. The Citizen Technical Service
Center will provide the details when the inspections are due.

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The CITIZEN Service System
◆Long-term repairs
To ensure our customers’ continued enjoyment of The CITIZEN, we are providing a long-term
warranty system for the various parts needed for repairs, and will continue to provide repairs
over a long period, about 20 years, after the expiration of the 10-year warranty.
All repairs to The CITIZEN, both during and after its warranty period, will be performed
at the Citizen Technical Service Center by highly trained technicians (meisters), who use
techniques acquired over many years, along with a wealth of experience and ingenuity, to offer
our customers user-friendly maintenance and services. (Manufacturer repair).

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The CITIZEN Service System
At the Citizen Technical Service Center, all watches have their history (data) stored and
referenced during repairs, a unique system which ensures adequate repair services.
However, in some instances it may become necessary to replace exterior parts such as the case,
crystal glass, dial, hands, or crown, with substitute parts which may differ in appearance.

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Customer
Citizen Technical
Service Center
Product
purchase
Verication
of enclosed
items
The CITIZEN Service System
Request for
customer card
Customer
registration
Receipt of
customer
card
Customer
card issued
Please send the enclosed
customer registration card.
Mailing Mailing
We provide a 10-year warranty, free inspections, as well as meticulous after-sales services.
Process for issuing The CITIZEN CUSTOMER CARD (a card type warranty)

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Note : In case of inconvenience, please contact the Citizen Technical Service Center or the place of purchase.
We will be responsible for the sending charge.
The CITIZEN Service System
Free inspection system
Customer
Citizen Technical
Service Center
Inspection examination
sheet (to ll out)
• Inspection guide
• Inspection
examination
sheet
• Packing materials
Please attach to the watch.
Inspection
End of inspection
• Movement
inspection
• Accuracy
inspection
• Water-resistance
inspection
• Case and metal
band washing
Our customers’
suggestions will
be analyzed and
incorporated in
our inspection.
Home delivery
service Home delivery service Home delivery service

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◆Component
identication
Handling the Watch
* e illustrations may dier from the actual watch you have purchased.
Date indicator
Button
Minute hand
Hour hand
Charge indicator
Second hand
Crown

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Handling the Watch
◆About the crown and button
Some models feature a screw down crown and/or screw down push button.
Locking the crown and/or button prevents accidental operation. These must be
unlocked prior to using certain features of your watch such as setting the time or date.
* Some models feature a recessed button.
* Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.
Unlock Lock
Screw down
crown
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise until it
releases from the case.
Push the crown in to the case. With
gentle pressure towards the case, rotate
the crown clockwise to secure it to the
case. Be sure to tighten rmly.
Screw down
push button
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise until it
releases from the case.
Rotate the crown counterclockwise
until it releases from the case.
While holding down the button with a narrow-tipped object, keep your eyes on the tip of the object.

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Handling the Watch
Pull the crown out to make necessary adjustments, as illustrated below.
Position : For adjusting time dierence and calendar
Position : For adjusting time
◆Crown position and operation
0
2
1
1 2 * e screw down lock returns to position 0
when unlocked.
Position (default position): No adjustment can be performed.
0

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Handling the Watch
◆Adjusting the time
Adjust the time with the crown set in Position 2.
* If the second hand is moving in two-second increments (insucient charge warning), charge the watch rst (see page 86).
With the second hand at the 12
o'clock position, pull the crown
out to Position 2.
• e second hand stops as the crown
is pulled out.
Rotate the crown to set the time.
1 2
Pull out the crown
when the second
hand is at the 12
o'clock position.
Position 2
• e calendar will also be updated automatically.
•
If the date changes as the minute hand is rolled
forward
to the 12 o'clock position, it means that the
time is 12:00 a.m..
Make sure to set AM and PM
correctly.
• Do not adjust time from 23:00 to 01:00. If you do, the date
may not be updated properly.
• For more accurate adjustment,
rst put the minute hand
forward by four to ve
minutes and then return it to
the correct time.
• Accurately align the minute
hand with the minute marker.
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