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)