Seiko 4F32 User manual

You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Analogue Quartz Watch
Cal. 4F32/8F32/8F33. For best results, please read the instructions
in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO Analogue Quartz
Watch. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference.
Usted es ahora un honrado poseedor del reloj SEIKO analógico de cuarzo
Cal. 4F32/8F32/8F33. Para obtener de él los mejores resultados, lea las
instrucciones del presente folleto con cuidado antes del uso de su reloj
SEIKO analógico de cuarzo. Guarde este manual para fácil referencia.

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CONTENTS
Page
TIME/DATE SETTING ............................................................................................... 5
DAY SETTING .......................................................................................................... 5
HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR .......................................................................... 6
NOTES ON USING THE WATCH ............................................................................. 9
BATTERY CHANGE .................................................................................................. 11
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 13
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For the care of your watch, see “TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR
WATCH”in the attached Limited Warranty and Instruction Booklet.
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CAL. 4F32, 8F32, 8F33
PERPETUAL CALENDAR
●Once set, the calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including
February of leap years up to February 28, 2100.
●It indicates the month, date, day of the week (Cal. 8F33) and the number of years since
the last leap year.
HIGH ACCURACY
●Loss/gain : Annual rate of less than 20 seconds
Before using the watch:
●Because the calendar is preadjusted at the factory, you only need to set the time,
date and day (Cal. 8F33), and the calendar will automatically update itself.
●Before using the watch, be sure to read “HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR”,
and then, set the time, date and day (Cal. 8F33) correctly following the
procedures in “TIME/DATE SETTING” and “DAY SETTING”.
* In case the calendar indication is not correct after the time/date setting is made, consult the
retailer from whom the watch was purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER.

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Cal. 4F32, 8F32 Cal. 8F33
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MON
a b c
CROWN
a b c
CROWN
Date
Hour hand Minute hand
a: Normal position b: First click c: Second click
Second hand
Date
Hour hand Minute hand
Second hand Day of the week

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TIME/DATE SETTING
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CROWN
➠
➠
Pull out to second click when Second hand
is at the 12 o’clock position.
▼
Turn in either direction to set the time and
date.
▼
Push back completely in accordance with
a time signal.
DAY SETTING (For Cal. 8F33)
●Set the time and date first, and then, set the day of the week.
CROWN
Pull out to first click.
▼
Turn counterclockwise to set the day.
▼
Push back in to normal position.
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MON
➠
➠

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HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR
Pull out to first click, and push back in to
normal position within a second.
CROWN
1. Leap year indication
The second hand moves quickly at five-second intervals and stops to indicate the
number of years that have passed since the last leap year. Before pulling out the
crown to the first click, check and remember where the second hand is so that you can
read how many seconds it has advanced.
●The watch shows the calendar in the following
order:
1. Leap year
(Second hand)
2. Month
(Calendar frame)
▲
3. Date
(Calendar frame)
▲
➠
➠
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5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
(leap year)
1997
2001
2005
·
·
·
2093
2097
Number of years
since
the last leap year
1998
2002
2006
·
·
·
2094
2098
1999
2003
2007
·
·
·
2095
2099
2000
2004
2008
·
·
·
2096
–
Quick
movement
of
second hand
Year

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2. Current month
The current month is shown in the calendar frame for
5 seconds.
* January is represented by “1”, February “2”, and so on.
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➡
8
➡
Ex.: May 8th
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➡
3
➡
Ex.: March 3rd
* When the month and date are represented by the same numeral
as in the case of “January 1st”, “February 2nd”and so on, the
numeral in the calendar frame quickly advances and moves back
by one to indicate that the month and date numerals are identical.
★After the calendar has been displayed, the second hand starts moving quickly and
then resumes normal movement.
3. Current date
The numeral in the calendar frame returns to the
current date.

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NOTES ON USING THE WATCH
HOW TO OPERATE THE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN
(for models with screw lock type crown)
●To unscrew the crown:
Turn the crown counterclockwise. (Then, pull it out for setting the time or checking the calendar)
●To screw in the crown:
With the crown at the normal position, turn it clockwise while pressing it.
TIME, DATE AND DAY SETTING
●When setting the date and day, turn the crown counterclockwise to advance the date and day and
clockwise to move them back. The date and day change one day by turning the hour hand two full
circles.
TIME/DATE SETTING
●The date changes between 11:45 p.m. and 0:30 a.m. while the watch is in operation and between 9:00
p.m. and 3:00 a.m. when it is changed manually by turning the hands. Therefore, note the following.
[AM/PM checking]
When setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctly set.
* When setting the time by advancing the hands, turn the hour hand past the 3 o’clock marker. If the
date advances, the time is set for the AM period. If it does not change, the time is set for the PM
period.
* When setting the time by turning back the hands, turn the hour hand past the 9 o’clock marker. If
the date moves back, the time is set for the PM period. If it does not change, the time is set for
the AM period.

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[Setting the time between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.]
* If the time is adjusted to the time period between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., the date may not change
properly. The watch, however, will indicate the date properly after 3:00 a.m.
* To prevent this from occurring, first turn back the hour hand past 9:00 p.m., checking that the date
moves back to the previous day, and then, advance the hands to the desired time.
●When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it
back to the exact time.
●Note on the leap second
One day normally is said to consist of 86,400 seconds. In fact, it can be longer or shorter
than this because of irregular changes in the rotation cycle of the earth. When the
accumulated fluctuations in the length of a day total plus or minus one second, one
DAY SETTING
●The day changes between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. while the watch is in operation and also when it
is changed manually by turning the hands.
●Do not change the day between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Otherwise, it may not change properly. If
it is necessary to set the day during that time period, first change the time to any time outside it, set
the day and then reset the correct time.
HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR
●If the crown is pulled out to the second click instead of the first click and pushed back in to the normal
position, the watch will not show the calendar.
●Do not leave the crown at the first or second click when you use the watch, as this will shorten the
battery life.

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second must then be added or subtracted as a correction factor. This is known as a
“leap second”.
The leap second correction is executed every year or two simultaneously throughout
the world on the basis of information collected by astronomical observatories all over
the world. The correction is effected between 11:59'59" p.m. and 0:00'00" a.m. GMT
either on December 31 or on June 30, during which one second is added or subtracted.
When this happens, please adjust your watch accordingly.
Please refer to your newspaper for information on the leap second.
BATTERY CHANGE
The miniature battery which powers your watch should last
approximately 5 years (Cal. 4F32) / 10 years (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33).
However, because the battery is inserted at the factory to check the
function and performance of the watch, its actual life once in your
possession may be less than the specified period. When the battery
expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any mal-
function. For battery replacement, we recommend that you contact an
AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER and request SEIKO CR1612 (Cal. 4F32)
/SEIKO CR2412 (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33) battery.
* If the calendar checking function is used frequently, the battery life may be less
than the specified period.
5
Years
[Cal. 8F32, 8F33]
10
Years
[Cal. 4F32]

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●Battery life indicator
When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the normal
one-second interval, replace the battery with a new one as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the watch will stop operating in two weeks.
* The time accuracy is not affected even if the second hand is moving at two-second intervals.
* While the second hand is moving at two-second intervals, the watch will not show the calendar even
if the crown is pulled out to the first click.
●Checking and adjustment of the calendar after battery change
The calendar function is not affected by battery changes. However, after the battery
is replaced with a new one, be sure to check that the calendar is correct. (See “HOW
TO CHECK THE CALENDAR”)
If the watch does not indicate the leap year, month and date correctly, have the watch
adjusted by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER.
WARNING
●Do not remove the battery from the watch.
●If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If
a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.

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CAUTION
●Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, and never
expose it to fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire.
●The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause
battery leakage or damage to the battery.
1 Frequency of crystal oscillator ................ 196,608 Hz (Hz = Hertz …Cycles per second)
2 Loss/gain (Annual rate) ............................ ±20 seconds when used on the wrist approximately 12
hours a day, at normal temperature range (5°C ~ 35°C) (41°
F ~ 95°F)
* Monthly rate of loss/gain may amount to approximately 4
seconds depending on the condition of use.
3 Operational temperature range ............... –10°C ~ +60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
4 Driving system ........................................ Step motor for the time indication
Ultrasonic motor for the calendar indication
5 Battery .................................................... SEIKO CR1612, 1 piece (Cal. 4F32)
SEIKO CR2412, 1 piece (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33)
6 Battery life indicator
7 IC (Integrated Circuit) .............................. C-MOS-LSI, 1 piece
* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
SPECIFICATIONS