Citizen F50 User manual

CITIZEN,
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing a CITIZEN watch. Toensure correct use, please read these
instructions carefully. Please confirm thatthe CTTEZEN International Guarantee Card is
included foryour possible claim.
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mit den Funktionen dieser Uhr vertraut zu werden. Uberpriifen Sie bitte in Ihrem eigenen
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Muchas gracias porla compra de este reloj CITIZEN. Para asegurar un uso.cqrrecjQ,.lea
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CITIZEN le sea suministrada con el reloj en el momenta de la compra, de estajma^er^ ;.
podr£ reclamar servicios de acuerdo conlos tdrminos dela garantfa. .
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garanzia intemazionale CITIZEN sia inclusa incasodiun eventuale reclamo.
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reclamacao.

CONTENTS
1. Features 3
2. Displays and Buttons 3
3.
Setting the Time 4
4.
Setting the Date 6
5. Using
the Chronograph 8
6. Zero Positioning of Chronograph Hands (After Replacing the Baitery) 10
7. Precautions 12
8. Specifications 19

1. Features = I
This watch is an analog quartz watch equipped with features including a 24 hour
display and chronograph function.
2. Displays and Buttons \
F50*
Chronograph
secondhand Hournand
Button (A)
Minute hand
24 hour hand
Button(B) ChrpnographN
F51*
* The design varies depending on the model.
Button (A)
24 hour hand
Minute hand
Crown

3. Setting the Time*
Second hand
[Time correction position
In the case the crown is of the screW-locktype, loosen the screw by turning the
crown to the left before operatingthe crown,andafterhaving returnedthe crown
tothe normal position following operation, turnthecrowntotherightwhilepush
ing it in to securely retighten it.

1. Pull the crown out to the time correction position when the second hand has
reached the 0 seconds position.
2. Turn the crown to set the time.
* The 24 hour hand moves in conjunction with the hour hand. Pay attention to
AM and PM when setting the time.
3. Securely return thecrown to the normalpositionin synchronizationwith a tele
phone or other time service.
[Hint for Accurately Setting the Time]
Afterstoppingthesecondhandat the0 secondsposition,turnthe minutehand4-5
minutes pastthecorrecttimeandthenturnitbacktothecorrecttime. Thetimeon
the watch can then be set to the correct time by pushing in the crown in synchroni
zation with a time service tone.

4. Setting the Date \

1. Pull me crown out to me date.cop;ection position.
2.Turnthe crownto therightto set the: date/
. * The crown turns freely and the date does,not change if the crown is turned to
the left ,,..•.
* If the date is set while the time on the watchis between the hoursof about 9:00
PM and l:0QAM, the date may not change on the following day. If this
happens, set the date after temporarilymovinglhe handsto atime other than
between the above times.
* The date is based on a 31-day calendar. The date must be changed from the
last day
of the month to the firstday of the following month for those months
not having 31 days (months having 30 days and February).
3. Once (he date has finished being set, returnthe crown to the normal position.

5. Using the Chtnnngr/iph
The-chronograph function'! of'this^ watchis ableto measure anddisplayelapsed
time up to 59 minutes 59 seconds in 1 second units. After the chronograph dis
playselapsetftime for59 miriutes 59 seconds,it resunYes timing from0 seconds.
The chronograph minute Hafid continues'tomove Until the crironograph is stopped
by pressing button (A) evenafter59 minutes 59 seconds have elapsed;