Citizen H162 User manual

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Expose the watch dial to light and charge the watch fully
before use. (See page 50)
• For optimum performance, expose the watch dial to
direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month.
Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Special notice
Due to special technologies, with the exception of the band, this watch must be
repaired only at an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center.
All requests for repairs must be directed to an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center .

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Contents
Features......................................... 4
Safety precautions ...................... 6
Using your watch
—quick start guide ................... 12
Part names and their main
functions ..................................... 14
How to use the screw down crown and
screw down push button................... 16
How to use the unidirectional rotating
bezel ..................................................... 18
Receiving the time signal to set
the time and calendar............... 20
Before receiving the signal
(Reference position check) ............... 20
Radio controlled watch ..................... 22
Receiving range of the signal............ 23
Placement for better reception......... 24
Receiving the signal ............................ 26
Interrupting reception
of the signal......................................... 29
Movement of the hands during signal
reception ............................................. 30
Checking signal reception ................ 32
Adjusting the time/
calendar manually..................... 34
Perpetual calendar ............................. 37
Changing the daylight saving
time (DST) setting...................... 39
Setting to the local (travel) time
(time difference correction
function)...................................... 40

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Precautions................................. 62
Water-resistance performance ......... 62
Handling the rechargeable cell......... 64
Keep your watch clean....................... 64
Caution about charging..................... 65
To avoid malfunction ........................ 66
Maintenance............................... 68
Daily maintenance............................. 68
Storage................................................. 69
Luminous dials and hands ................. 69
Specifications ............................. 70
Functions list .............................. 72
Using the watch during diving
—Dive mode............................... 42
Using the dive mode.......................... 48
Charging your watch ................ 50
Charging your watch ......................... 50
When the watch reaches a low charge
state—insufficient charge warning
function............................................... 51
Charging time..................................... 52
Power save feature.................... 54
Troubleshooting ........................ 56
Adjusting the reference
position ....................................... 60

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Features
Receives a time signal and adjusts the time
automatically when in Europe (see page 22)
• When you adjust the time and calender
in an area where you cannot receive the
signal, see pages 34 to 38.
Dive mode assures accurate
time indication while diving
(see page 42)
Perpetual calendar—no need
for date correction at the end of
each month (see page 37)
Solar-powered—no need for
battery replacement

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To avoid hand misalignment by impacts
or magnetism
❏ Impact detection function: This function prevents
unwanted movement of the hour, minute and
second hands when the watch receives an impact.
❏ Hand correction function (hand reference
position auto-correction function): The
reference position of the hands is checked at
regular intervals, and if there is any misalignment,
the hour, minute and second hands are rapidly
corrected to maintain the correct time.
Time difference
correction function—
easy adjustment to
the local time overseas
(see page 40)

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Safety precautions
Diving is a potentially dangerous sport. When using this watch for diving,
make sure you have a proper understanding of the procedures for handling
the watch as described in this manual and observe proper procedures.
Handling of this watch in a manner contrary to that described in this user’s
manual may prevent the watch from functioning properly.
THIS WATCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY DIVE INSTRUMENT.

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To avoid injury
• DO NOT wear the watch where the temperature becomes extremely high—such as
in a sauna. The watch may become hot and burn the skin.
• Be careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself
or others.
• Be particularly careful when holding a small child with your watch on.
• The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. Wearing
this watch may cause itching or rashes if you have sensitive skin or certain physical
conditions. If you think there is something wrong, take off the watch immediately
and consult your physician.
Possible causes of rashes include
• Allergy to certain metal or leather
• Rust, dirt or perspiration present on the watch’s body or band
• Build up of foreign matter in the band and case

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Safety precautions
General diving precautions
• In the case of using this watch for diving, always make sure you receive the
proper diving training from a licensed instructor to acquire the experience and
skills required for safe diving.
• Make sure you have completely mastered the handling and operation of this
watch.
Even recreational diving can be potentially dangerous. Diving without the proper or
adequate training can lead to a fatal or serious accident.
THIS WATCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY DIVE INSTRUMENT.

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• Each diver must take responsibility for planning and executing his or her own
diving plan to ensure safe diving.
This watch is not equipped with a function that prevents decompression sickness.
In addition, this watch is also unable to check differences in physiological functions
of individual divers or differences in physical condition on that day.
Since the occurrence of decompression sickness is greatly affected by physical
condition, the degree of the risk of decompression sickness varies depending on
your physical condition on that day. It is recommended to avoid diving whenever
you are in poor physical condition such as when you are ill, fatigued, have not had
enough sleep or have a hangover.
Precautions relating to use of this watch
• This watch is not equipped with a function that indicates decompression diving.
Do not engage in decompression diving while using this watch.

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Safety precautions
Precautions relating to use of this watch (continued)
• When using this watch for diving, always make sure to use the watch in
combination with other diving instruments (dive table, divers’ watch, residual
pressure gauge or water depth gauge).
Sudden atmospheric fluctuations and changes in water temperature may have an
effect on the display and performance of the watch. In addition, always make sure
to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments in case the watch
should happen to malfunction. This watch is not intended for use as a primary dive
instrument.
• Always make sure to check all functions of the watch before each dive to prevent
malfunctions and accidents caused by the use of improper settings.
In particular, make sure to check whether the watch is sufficiently charged and
that there are no insufficient charge warning (see page 51) on the display.