Citizen F50 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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B8073-9
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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 Battery) ............ 10
7. Precautions ................................................................................................... 12
8. Specifications ................................................................................................ 19

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1. Features
This watch is an analog quartz watch equipped with features including a 24 hour
display and chronograph function.
2. Displays and Buttons
Minute hand
24 hour hand
* The design varies depending on the model.
Chronograph
minute hand
Chronograph
second hand
Button (B)
Button (A)
Crown
Date
Second hand
Hour hand
F51※
24 hour hand
F50※
Hour
hand
Chronograph
minute hand
Second hand Date
Button (B)
Crown
Button (A)
Chronograph
second hand
Minute hand

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3. Setting the Time
In the case the crown is of the screw-lock type, loosen the screw by turning the
crown to the left before operating the crown, and after having returned the crown
to the normal position following operation, turn the crown to the right while
pushing it in to securely retighten it.
Minute hand
Hour hand
Second hand Time correction position

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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 the crown to the normal position in synchronization with a
telephone or other time service.
[Hint for Accurately Setting the Time]
After stopping the second hand at the 0 seconds position, turn the minute hand
4-5 minutes past the correct time and then turn it back to the correct time. The
time on the watch can then be set to the correct time by pushing in the crown in
synchronization with a time service tone.

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4. Setting the Date
Date correction position
Date

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1. Pull the crown out to the date correction position.
2. Turn the crown to the right to 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 watch is between the hours of about
9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day. If
this happens, set the date after temporarily moving the hands to a time 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 first day of the following month for those
months not having 31 days (months having 30 days and February).
3. Once the date has finished being set, return the crown to the normal position.

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5. Using the Chronograph
The chronograph function of this watch is able to measure and display elapsed
time up to 59 minutes 59 seconds in 1 second units. After the chronograph
displays elapsed time for 59 minutes 59 seconds, it resumes timing from 0
seconds. The chronograph minute hand continues to move until the chronograph
is stopped by pressing button (A) even after 59 minutes 59 seconds have elapsed.
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Chronograph
second hand
Chronograph
minute hand
Button (A)
Button (B)
Chronograph
minute hand
Chronograph
second hand
Button (A)
Button (B)

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[Chronograph Timing]
1. Start timing by pressing button (A).
* The chronograph is repeatedly started and stopped by pressing button (A).
2. Pressing button (B) resets the chronograph to 0 seconds.
(A) (A)
(B) (B)
Reset Time
Measurement Stop
[Note]
The chronograph continues to keep time with the chronograph hands until
it is stopped even after 60 minutes have elapsed. Once timing is finished,
promptly press button (A) to stop the chronograph, and then press button
(B) to reset it to 0 seconds. If timing is allowed to continue, the battery will
continue to wear down and eventually be depleted causing the watch to stop
before the end of the indicated battery life.