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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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;

: ——— P*ote] —.—r-- • —:—-
The chronographcontinuesto keeptimewiththe chronographhands untilit
is stopped even after 60 minutes haveelapsed. Once timingis finished,
promptly press button (A) to stop the chronograph, and then press button (B)
to resetitto0 seconds. Iftimingis allowed to continue, thebatterywill
continue to wear down and eventually be depleted causing the watch to stop
before the end of tlie indicatedbatterylife.
[Chronograph Timing]
1. Start timing by pressing button (A).
*The chronographis repeatedlystartedandstoppedby pressingbutton(A).
2. Pressingbutton (B) resetsthe chronographto 0 seconds.
Reset
(A)
"•
Time
Measurement
•
I (A)
Stop
ki(B) (B)

6. Zero Positioning of ChronographHands
When resetting the chronograph after replacing the battery, if the Chronograph
second hand does not return tothe0 seconds position orifthe chronograph second
handhasshiftedoutof positiondueto astrongimpact, perform, zero.positioning of
the chronograph hands according to the procedure described below.
-Chronograph second hand,
vButton (A)
Chronograph minute hand -
10
ll
\Time corpeetibn
position
Button (B)

[Chronograph Hand Zero Positioning]
1. Pull the crown out to the time correction position.
2. Press button (A) to position the chronograph second at the 0 position.
* The chronograph second hand can be advanced rapidly by depressing button
(A) continuously.
3. Once the,chronograph second hand has been positioned at the 0 position, reset
the time and return the crownto the normalposition. '
4. Press button (B) to check that each of the chronograph hands has been reset to
the 0 position.
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7. Precautions \
CAUTIONl Wgter-resistance performance
There are several types of water-resistant
watches, as shown in the following table.
The unit "bar" is roughly equal,to 1 atmosphere.
*WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be
indicated as W.R. xx bar.
'M,
Indication
Specification
Minor exposure to
water (washing face,
rain, etc.)
Dial Case (Case back)
WATER RESIST
or no indication
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
3atmospheres
OK
WR 50 or WATER
RESIST 50
WATER
RESIST(ANT)5baror
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
5atmospheres
OK
WR 100/200 or
WATER RESIST
100/200
WATER RESIST(ANT)
10bar/20baror
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
10/20 atmospheres
OK
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For correct use within the design limits of the watch; confirm the level of water-
resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table.
Moderate exposure
to water (washing,
kitchen work,
swimming, etc.)
NO
OK
OK
Examples of use
Marine sports
(skin diving)
NO
NO
OK
NO
NO
NO
Operation of the.
crown or button with
moisture visible
NO
NO
NO
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• Water-Resistance for••daily use (to 3 atmospheres):,T/Ms type-of watch is water-.
resistant to minor exposure tp water. For example, you may wear the watchwhile
washing your face; howeyeij, it is not design^ for use,underwater. ,'
• Upgraded water-resisfance for daily use (to ^atmospheres): This type of Watch is
water-resistant to moderateexposureto water. Ypu may wearthe watch while
swimming; however, it is not designed for use while skin diving.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres): This type of
watch may be used for skin diving;^owever, itjs not designed for scuba or
saturated diving using helium gas.'. . •:"•]'•
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in (normal position). If your
watch has a screw-type crown, be stireto tighten the crown completely.
• Do NOT operate the crown or button with wet fingers Prwhen the watch is wet.
Water may enterthe watch andcompromise water-resistance.
• If the watch is used m seawater, rinse with fresh water afterward and wipe with a
dry cloth.
• If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside of the crystal is fogged up and
does not become clear within a day, immediately take the watch to your dealer or
Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will-allow
corrosion to form inside. ;
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• If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immedi
atelytakeit infor repair. Otherwise, pressure inside thewatchwill increase, and
parts (crystal, crown, buttons, etc,) may come off.
CAUTION' Keep your watch clean.
•Leaving dust and dirt deposited between the case and crown may result in diffi
culty in pulling the crown out. Rotate the crown while in its normal position,
from time to time, to loosen dust and dirt and then brush it off.
• Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in gaps in the back of the case or band.
Deposited dust arid dirtmaycause corrosion and soil; your clothing. Clean ithe
watch occasionally. r
Cleaning the Watch
• Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and water from the.case and crystal
• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and dirt from* the leatherband.
• To clean a metal, plastic, or rubber watchband, wash away dirt with mild soap
and water. Use a soft brush to remove dust and dirt
jammed in the gaps in the
metal band. If your watch is not water-resistant, take it to your dealer.
NOTE: Avoid using solvents,(thinner, benzine, etc.), as they may mar the finish.
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WARNING: Handling of the battery
• Keep the battery out of the reach of small children. If a child swallows the bat
tery, contact aphysician immediately.
CAUTION: Replacing the battery
• For replacement of the battery, take your watch to your dealer or Citizen Service
Center. :
• Replace the battery as soon as possible if the service life of the battery has ex
pired. Leaving a depleted battery in the watch may result in leakage, which can
damage the watch severely.
CAUTION I Operating environment
»Use the watch within the operating-tem^eraturerahge specified in the instruc-
tibnmanual. !
Using the watch where temperaturesare outside the specified range, may result
in deterioration of functions or even stoppage of the watch.
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• Do NOT use the watch in placeswhere it is exposed to high temperature,such as
in a sauna.
Doing so may result in a skin burn.
• Do NOT leave the watch in a place where it is exposed to high temperature, such
as the glove compartment or dash-board of a car.
Doing so may result in deterioration of the watch, such as deformation of plastic
parts. '
• Do NOT place the watch close to a magnet.
Timekeeping will become inaccurate if you place the watch close to magnetic
health equipment such as amagnetic necklaceoramagnetic latch of a refrigera
tor door or handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone. If this has oc
curred, move the watch away from the magnet and reset the time.
• Do NOT placethe watch close to household appliancesthat generate static elec
tricity.
Timekeeping may become inaccurateif the watch is exposed to strong static elec
tricity, such as is emitted from a TV screen.
• Do NOT subject the watch to a strong shock such as dropping it onto a hard
floor.
•Avoid using the watch in an environment where it may be exposed to chemicals
or corrosive gases.
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If solvents, such as thinner and benzine, or substances,containing such solvents
come in contact with the watch, discoloration,melting, cracking, etc. may result.
If the watch comes in contactwith mercuryusedin thermometers,thecase,bandor
other partsmay become,discolored.
Periodical inspections
Yourwatchneeds inspection onceineverytwoorthree years forsafetyandlong
use. , j._ ,', _. , ,
To keep yourwatch water-resistant, the packing needsto be replaced regularly.
Otherpartsneedto be inspectedand replaced if necessary.
Ask forCitizen geuine partsuponreplacement. ,
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