Citizen Avion Blue User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use.
After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual
guides for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external
features (calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.). Visual guides for operation of such
external features can also be found on the website.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters
and 6 or more alphanumeric characters—is
engraved on the case back. (Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number
represent the movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, “ ” is the
movement number.
Engraving position example
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.

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Safety precautions — IMPORTANT
This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times
not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or
property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 22 to
35) and understand the meaning of the following symbols:
■ 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
■ 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.

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Before using this watch
After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch:
•CheckingwhetherthesecondhandmovesnormallyWhen the second hand moves once every two seconds, charge your watch. (see
page 9)
This watch has a rechargeable cell which is
charged by exposing the dial to light.
Expose the dial to direct sunlight regularly to
charge the watch.
For details of charging, see pages 8to 11.

Before using this watch
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BandadjustmentWe 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 service center.
ProtectivestickersBe 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.
Howtouseaspeciallydesignedcrown/buttonSome models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to
prevent accidental operation.

Before using this watch
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Screw down crown/button
Unlock the crown/button prior to operate your watch.
UnlockLockScrewdowncrownRotate 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 firmly.
ScrewdownpushbuttonRotate the locking screw
counterclockwise, and
loosen until it stops.
Rotate the locking screw
clockwise, and tighten
firmly.
Recessed buttons
Press the button with a non-marring narrow-tipped
object such as a wooden toothpick.
•Metalobjectsmaycausemarringorscratchingofthe button.

Table of contents
Componentidentification........7
Chargingyourwatch................8
Adjustingthetime...............12
Adjustingthecalendar..........14
Usingthechronograph.........16
Troubleshooting...................20 Eco-Drive(solarpowered)watchhandlingprecautions.........22
Waterresistance...................26
Precautionaryitemsandusagelimitations...............29
Specifications.......................36
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Component identification
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The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
1/5 chronograph
second hand
Chronograph minute
hand
Hour hand
Minute hand
24- hour hand
Button
Button
Crown
Date indicator
Second hand
The solar cell is built in
under the dial.
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This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by
exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamps.
After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the
dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.
For optimal performance, be sure to:
•Exposethewatchtodirectsunlightforfiveorsixhoursatleast once a month.
•Avoidleavingthewatchindarkplacesforlongperiodsoftime.
Caution
•Donotchargethewatchathightemperature(about60°C(140°F)or higher).
•Ifthewatchisobscuredfromlightbylongsleevesfrequently,supplementalcharging may be needed to ensure continual operation.
Charging your watch
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Charging your watch
Whenthewatchreachesalowchargestate(insufficientchargewarningfunction)When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand
moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient
charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your
watch.
•Whenthewatchissufficientlycharged,thesecondhand will move normally.
•Ifyoudonotchargethewatchforeightdaysorlongerafter the insufficient charge warning movement has begun, the watch will be
depleted of all power and stop.
Caution
•Evenwhenthesecondhandmovesonceeverytwoseconds,thecurrenttimeand date are indicated. However, other features and functions of the watch will
not be available for use.
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Charging your watch
ChargingtimebyenvironmentBelow are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch
dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.
EnvironmentIlluminance(lx)Chargingtime(approx.)ToworkforonedayTostartworkingnormallywhenthecellisdischargedTobecomefullychargedwhenthecellisdischargedOutdoors(sunny)100,000 2 minutes 50minutes9 hours
Outdoors(cloudy)10,000 10minutes7 hours 60hours20cm(8inches)awayfromafluorescentlamp(30W)3,00035 minutes 25 hours 180hoursInteriorlighting500 3.5 hours 160hours—
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Charging your watch
•To charge your watch, it is recommended to expose the dial to direct sunlight.
A fluorescent lamp or interior lighting does not have sufficient illumination to
charge the rechargeable cell efficiently.
RuntimeFrom fully charged without extra charging: 9 months
•Asfortheruntimeabove,itisassumedthatthechronographbeusedfor60minutes in a day.
•Whenyoudonotusethewatchforalongtime,itisrecommendedtopullthecrown out to position for saving the power.
About Quick Start function
The watch works immediately when the charging starts, even though all the
hands are stopped for lack of the power.
•Be sure to keep your watch fully charged when utilizing this feature.
•Adjustthetimeandcalendarafterfullycharged.Seepage12.
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Adjusting the time
1Pull the crown out to position when the
second hand points to 0 second.
All the hands stop.
•Whenusingchronograph,thechronographisreset and 1/5 chronograph second hand returns
to0second.2Rotate the crown to adjust the time.
•The24-hourhandalsomoves.PayparticularattentiontothehandtoensureAMorPMtimeis set properly.
•Whenthewatchshowsaround12:00AM,thedate indicator starts to change.
The date indicator does not change by rotating
the crown counterclockwise.
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Adjusting the time
3Push the crown in to position in accordance
with a reliable time source to finish the
procedure.
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AdjustthedateindicationonthefirstdaysofMarch,May,July,OctoberandDecember.•Whenthetimeonthewatchisbetween9:00PMand1:00AM,donotexecutetheadjustment. Otherwise the date indication may change improperly.
1Pull the crown out to position .
Adjusting the calendar
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Adjusting the calendar
2Rotate the crown counterclockwise to adjust
the date.
3Push the crown in to position to finish the
procedure.
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Using the chronograph
The60-minutechronographcanindicateamaximumof59’59.8”.
•Afteronehourofcontinuouschronographoperation,thechronographautomatically stops.
•Thecurrenttimeisshownwhilethechronographworks.•Whilethesecondhandismovingonceeverytwoseconds(theinsufficientchargewarning function, see page 9), you can not use the chronograph.
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Using the chronograph
Button :
Start/Stop
Button :
Reset
1/5 chronograph
second hand
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Chronograph
minute hand
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