Pulsar AS01 User manual

CAL. AS01
Solar Watch
ENGLISH
lHour, minute and second hands
l Solar charging function
l Energy depletion forewarning function

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DISPLAY AND CROWN
a: Normal position
b: First click position
Hour hand
Minute hand
Second hand
CROWN
a b

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SCREW DOWN CROWN
[for models with screw down crown]
Locking the crown
1Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no
longer feel the threads turning.
2Crown can be pulled out.
1Push Crown back in to normal position.
2Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it
lightly until tight.
Unlocking the crown

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HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
When you start the watch or when the energy
in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an
extremely low level, charge it sufciently by
exposing the watch to light.
NOTE
• It is not necessary to charge the watch fully. It is important, however, to charge
the watch sufficiently, especially in case of initial charge.

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GUIDELINES FOR CHARGING TIME
Time required (approx.)
Illumination
(Lux) Light source Environment A
(Hours)
B k
(Hours)
C
(Minutes)
700 Fluorescent lamp Inside office -35 100
3,000 30W 20 cm 60 425
10,000 Sunlight
Cloudy weather 20 1.5 8
100,000 Fine weather 5
15 minutes 2
<Reference> Condition A: Time required for full charge
Condition B: Time required for steady operation
Condition C: Time required for 1 day’s charge
kThe values in this column represent the charging times required until the second
hand moves constantly at 1-second intervals after the watch starts operating with
the second hand moving at 2-second intervals.
The above table provides only general guidelines.

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• Even if the watch is not charged for the time specified in the column, the second
hand may temporarily move at 1-second intervals. But it will soon resume moving
at 2-second intervals, and therefore, charge the watch for more than the specified
period.
• When the watch is fully charged, it will continue to operate for about 4 months.
• When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a hot light source
such as a photoash light, spotlight or incandescent light as this can
greatly raise the watch temperature.
• When charging the watch by sunlight, do not leave it exposed to the sun
for a long time, on the dashboard of a car, etc.. as this can greatly raise
the watch temperature.
• Make sure the watch temperature does not exceed 50°C while charging,
to avoid damage to the parts inside.
CAUTION

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HOW TO SET TIME
CROWN
Pull out to the first click postition
when the second hand is at the 12
o'clock position.
Turn to set the hour and minute
hands.
Push back simultaneously with a time
signal.
When settin g the mi nute han d,
advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the
desired time and then turn it back to
the exact minute(s) .

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ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
lWhen the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to
an extremely low level, the second hand starts moving at 2-second
intervals instead of the normal 1-second intervals.
lIn that case, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to
light. Otherwise, the watch may stop operating in about 1 day.
u To prevent the energy depletion
• When you wear the watch, try not to keep it covered by your
clothes.
• When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long
as possible.
* Make sure that the watch temperature does not exceed 50°C.

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NOTES ON POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION
lNever insert a conventional silver oxide battery in your watch
as it may explode, generate an intense heat or catch re. The
watch is designed not to operate even if the battery is installed
in it.
lThis watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive
use with the watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches,
therefore, battery replacement is not necessary.
lThe solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the
natural environment.

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
WATER RESISTANCE
lNon-water resistant
lWater resistance (5 bar)*
If “WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR”
is inscribed on the case back,
your watch is designed and
manufactured to withstand up
to 5 bar and is suitable for swimming, yachting
and taking a shower.
If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”,
“WATER RESISTANT 15 BAR” or
“WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR” is
inscribed on the case back, your
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Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20
bar)*
watch is designed and manufactured to withstand
up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking
a bath, shallow diving, but not for scuba diving.
We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s
watch for scuba diving.
If “WATER RESISTANT” is not
inscribed on the case back, your
watch is not water resistant, and
care should be taken not to get
If “ WATER RESISTA NT ” is
inscribed on the ca se back,
your watc h i s designe d and
manufactured to withstand up
to 3 bar, such as ac cidental
contact with splashes of water or rain, but it
is not designed for swimming or diving.
lWater resistance (3 bar)
it wet as water may damage the movement. If
the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you
have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.