Citizen CTZ-B 8195 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.
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.
Engraving position example

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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 31) 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.
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)

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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.
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)

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Before using this watch
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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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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 an authorized service center.

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How to use a specially designed crown/push button
Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to
prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use.
Screw down crown and screw down push button
Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
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 firmly.
Screw
down push
button
Rotate the
locking screw
counterclockwise, and
loosen until it stops.
Rotate the locking
screw clockwise,
and tighten firmly.
Before using this watch

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Recessed buttons
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such
as a wooden toothpick.
Before using this watch

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Contents
Product Features ……………………………………………………… 8
Component Identication …………………………………………… 9
Recharging your watch……………………………………………… 10
Setting the Time …………………………………………………… 14
Setting the Date …………………………………………………… 16
Using the Chronograph …………………………………………… 18
Eco-Drive watch handling precautions …………………………… 22
Water resistance …………………………………………………… 24
Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 26
Specications………………………………………………………… 32

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Product Features
Eco-Drive
The watch operates by converting sunlight into electrical energy, which is stored in a
rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is a clean energy source that does not
contain mercury or other harmful substances. When the watch is fully charged, it will
operate continuously for approximately 7 months.
Quick Start Function
A watch that has stopped due to an insufficiently charged cell will start operating
immediately when exposed to light.
Insufficient Charge Warning Function
Special hand movement to let you know when the reserve energy is getting low.
Overcharge Prevention Function
This protects the rechargeable cell from overcharging. This provides worry free
enjoyment, not matter how much light your watch is subjected to.
Chronograph
This feature enables elapsed time measurement (stopwatch.) You can measure time in
activities such as walking, jogging, bicycle riding, etc.
This watch includes a rechargeable cell. This cell is fed electricity by a solar cell in
which light energy is converted to electrical energy.

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Component Identification
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Minute hand
Button B
Date indicator
Chronograph
minute hand
Hour hand
Second hand
Chronograph
second hand
Crown
Button A
• e illustrations shown in this manual may dier from the actual watch you have purchased.

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is watch uses a built-in rechargeable cell to store electrical energy.
Charge the watch by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or
uorescent lamps.
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To ensure optimal operation, be sure to perform the following.
• Charge the watch in direct sunlight (outdoors) once a month for
5 to 6 hours.
• When you take your watch o, be sure to place it in a location
where the dial can receive light. An ideal location might be a
window sill where it can receive direct sunlight.
Recharging your watch

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Wearing clothes that cover the watch may inhibit sucient light from reaching the
watch face, resulting in insucient charging.
Avoid charging the watch under high temperature conditions (approximately
60°C/140°F or more).
Recharging your watch

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If the reserve power becomes insufficient
(Insufficient Charge Warning Function)
When the rechargeable cell charge reaches a low
power state, the Insucient Charge Warning
Function engages. is cause the second hand
to move in two-second intervals (two-second
interval movement). Be sure to immediately fully
charge your timepiece by exposing it to light.
• Two-second interval movement continues for some 7 days until the watch stops
completely due to battery depletion.
When the watch is operating in the two-second interval mode (low power/insucient
charge warning), you cannot operate chronograph.
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Recharging your watch

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Charging time by environment
Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial
to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.
Environment Illuminance
(lx)
Charging time (approx.)
To work for
one day
To start working
normally when the
cell is discharged
To become fully
charged when the
cell is discharged
Outdoors (sunny) 100,000 2 minutes 25 minutes 8.5 hours
Outdoors (cloudy) 10,000 11 minutes 3.5 hours 45 hours
20 cm (7-7/8 inches)
from a uorescent
lamp (30W)
3,000 35 minutes 11 hours 150 hours
Interior lighting 500 3.5 hours 80 hours —
• is watch wil run for approximately 7 months from a full charge without further exposure
to light.
Recharging your watch

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Setting the Time
1Pull the crown out to position 2.
Pull out the crown just as the second hand is at the
reference position (page 18) in order to accurately align
to the second.
2Rotate the crown to set the time.
Move the minute hand ahead of the correct time by
5 "minutes" and then return the hand to the correct
"minutes". This will minimize the effect of gear play and
will provide more accurate hand movement.
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Setting the Time
3Press the crown back into its normal position.
Be sure to secure if the watch has a screw down crown.
Water may enter your watch.

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Setting the Date
1Pull the crown out to position 1.
2Rotate the crown counterclockwise to set the date.
The date does not change when you rotate the crown to
the right.

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Setting the Date
3Press the crown back into its normal position.
• The date must be manually adjusted for months
shorter than 31-days. You will need to adjust the
date at the start of March, May, July, October and
December.
• Do not adjust the date between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. If
you change the date during this time, the date may not
change the following day.

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e chronograph second hand is normally placed at 12 o'clock position. Once the
measurement starts, it can measure up to 60 minutes in units of 0.2 seconds.
Chronograph second hand
Chronograph minute hand
<Reference position>
e chronograph minute/second hands may become misaligned if the watch is
subjected to a strong knock. If the position cannot be corrected by using the reset
procedures outlined on page 19, please contact an authorized service center.
Using the Chronograph
Button B
Button A
2040
60
Reference
position of the
chronograph
minute hand

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Using the Chronograph
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Time measurement start/stop
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Reset
To reset the chronograph aer stopping time measurement, press and release the lower
right button A.
• Pressing and releasing the lower right button Aduring chronograph operation will
cause timing to stop and the chronograph to reset.
• e chronograph does not function if the crown is pulled out to position 2.e
chronograph resets if the crown is pulled out to position 2during measurement.
1To start the chronograph, press and release the upper right button Bto
commence time measurement.
2To stop the chronograph, press and release the upper right button Bagain.
3To recommence timing from the stopped position, press and release the
upper right button Bagain.