Seiko Coutura SSC764P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE
V198
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Cal. V198
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 3)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 50)
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 99)
ISTRUZIONI (P. 147)
INSTRUCCIONES (P. 194)
INSTRUÇÕES (P. 241)
ИНСТРУКЦИИ (C.
288)
(337 )

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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Analogue Quartz Solar Cal. V198. For the best results,
please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using the watch. Please keep this manual
handy for ready reference.
Wir gratulieren Ihnen zum Kauf der SEIKO Analog-Quarzuhr mit Solarzelle Kal. V198. Lesen Sie
diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung aufmerksam durch, um ihre optimale Nutzung zu
gewährleisten. Heben Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung gut auf, um jederzeit wieder nachlesen zu können.
Vous êtes maintenant l’heureux propriétaire d’une montre à quartz solaire et analogique SEIKO Cal.
V198. Pour en obtenir des performances optimales, veuillez lire attentivement cette brochure avant
d'utiliser la montre. Conservez ce manuel pour vous y référer en cas de besoin.
Grazie di aver acquistato questo orologio SEIKO Analogico al Quarzo, Solar Cal. V198. Per poter
utilizzare l’orologio al massimo delle sue prestazioni leggere attentamente questo manuale di
istruzioni prima di passare all’uso dell’orologio stesso, e conservarlo poi per qualsiasi eventuale
futura consultazione.
Usted es ahora un orgulloso propietario de un SEIKO Cuarzo Analógico Solar Cal. V198. Para los
mejores resultados, por favor, lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de este panfleto antes utilizar
su Reloj SEIKO. Por favor, guarde este manual en un lugar conveniente para su futura referencia.
Agora pode sentir-se orgulhoso de possuir um Seiko Solar Quartz Analógico Cal. V198. Para obter
os melhores resultados, leia atentamente as instruções contidas neste opúsculo antes de usá-lo.
Conserve este manual para consultas futuras.
Теперь вы являетесь обладателем аналоговых кварцевых часов Сейко Соляр
(Seiko Solar) Калибра V198. Перед использованием их, для достижения лучших
результатов, пожалуйста, внимательно ознакомьтесь с данной инструкцией и
обязательно сохраните ее.
歡迎購買 V198 機型精工石英指針式太陽能錶。為能更有效地利用本錶，使用本錶前，請
仔細閱讀本手冊內的各項使用說明，並妥善保管本手冊，以便今後參考。
BEFORE USE
It may be necessary to perform the initial settings such as hand position adjustment and
time/calendar setting. Set the watch according to the procedure “TIME SETTING AND
HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT” on page 11 before use.

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CONTENTS
Page
FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 5
DISPLAY & BUTTONS ..................................................................................................... 7
SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN......................................................................................... 9
HOW TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY MODE ...................................................................... 10
TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT................................................ 11
PERPETUAL CALENDAR ................................................................................................ 18
HOW TO USE THE STOPWATCH ................................................................................... 24
HOW TO USE THE ALARM ............................................................................................ 27
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH ............................................................... 31
OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION................................................................. 32
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR ...................................................................................... 33
GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY............................................................. 35
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION ..................................................... 36
NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................ 37
IMPROPER FUNCTION................................................................................................... 38
ROTATING BEZEL............................................................................................................ 39
TACHYMETER ................................................................................................................. 40
TELEMETER .................................................................................................................... 42
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................... 44
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 48
IFor the care of your watch, see “TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR
WATCH” in the attached Worldwide Guarantee and Instruction Booklet.
nTIME
• Hour, minute and small second hands.
nSTOPWATCH
• 24-hour stopwatch in 1/5-second increments.
• Split time measurement on demand.
• When the measurement reaches 24 hours, the stopwatch automatically
stops and is reset.
nSINGLE-TIME ALARM
• The alarm can be set to sound only once at a designated time within 24
hours.
• Sound demonstration function is available.
nPERPETUAL CALENDAR
• Date is indicated by the center hand in the CALENDAR/ALARM mode.
• Day of the week is indicated by the day hand at the 12 o’clock position.
• There is no need to adjust the date at the end of the month up to
February 28, 2100.
• Month and year can be checked on demand.
nPOWERED BY LIGHT ENERGY
FEATURES

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DISPLAY & BUTTONS
Hour hand
Small second hand
Alarm sub dial
(Stopwatch hour and minute
hands)
Minute hand
a. Normal position
b. First click position:
alarm setting
c. Second click position:
time setting, calendar
setting, hand position
adjustment
Power reserve indicator/Day hand/Mode
indicator (month/year/alarm)
Calendar hand
(Stopwatch second hand)
a b c
B
A
nNO BATTERY CHANGE REQUIRED (Please refer to page 37 "NOTE ON POWER
SUPPLY")
nLASTS FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER FULL CHARGE
nPOWER RESERVE INDICATOR
nENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
n OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION
CROWN

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◆ The center hand has dual functions:
SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN
◆Some models may have a screw-lock mechanism that can securely lock
the crown by screw when not in use.
◆Locking the crown will help to prevent any operational errors and enhance
the water resistant quality of the watch.
◆It is necessary to unlock the screw lock type crown before using it. Once
you have finished using the crown, make sure to relock it.
lHow to use the screw lock type crown
Keep the crown securely locked unless you need to use it.
- In the CALENDAR/ALARM mode, it indicates the date, month and year.
-
In the STOPWATCH mode, it indicates the second .
• Some models may have a screw lock type crown. If your watch has a screw lock type
crown, refer to “SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN.”
•
Simplified illustrations may be used in the following sections of this manual.
[How to unlock the screw lock type crown]
Turn the crown counterclockwise.
The crown is unlocked and can be used.
[How to lock the screw lock type crown]
Once you have finished using the crown, turn it
clockwise while gently pressing it in toward the watch
body until it stops.
• When locking the crown, turn it slowly with care, ensuring that the screw is properly engaged.
•Be careful not to forcibly push it in, as doing so may damage the screw hole in the case.

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◆ This watch is designed so that the following adjustments are made with the
crown at the second click position.
1) Time settings for main dial and alarm sub dial.
2) Calendar setting
3) Hand position adjustment for alarm hour and minute hands, day hand and
calendar hand.
Second click
▲
▲
B
B
B
◆ With each press of button B, the display mode changes between the
CALENDAR/ALARM mode and the STOPWATCH mode alternately.
HOW TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY MODE
Calendar hand
Day hand
CALENDAR/ALARM MODE STOPWATCH MODE
• When the display mode is switched, the function of the hands will change accordingly.
• Before switching the display mode from the STOPWATCH mode to the CALENDAR/ALARM
mode, make sure that the stopwatch has been reset.
• While the stopwatch is counting, button B is used for ”SPLIT,” “SPLIT RELEASE,” or ”RESET”
functions.
Alarm sub dial
Power reserve indicator
Stopwatch hour and
minute hands
Small
second
hand
Stopwatch
second hand
B
Minute hand
Alarm sub dial
(Alarm hour and mminute
hands)
Main dial
Day hand
Calendar hand
TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
When any hand requires a
position
adjustment, complete
the hand position adjustment
procedure first, and then move
on to the time setting procedure.

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● How to check the position of the hands
◆ Check that the second hand moves at normal one-second intervals when the crown
is at the normal position. When the watch is stopped or the second hand is moving
at 2-second intervals, charge the watch by exposing it to light. See “HOW TO
CHARGE AND START THE WATCH.”
Pull out to second click.
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CROWN
APress for 2 seconds or longer.
The stopwatch hour and
minute hands, the stopwatch
second hand, and the power
reserve indicator move to the
preliminary position. The
watch is now in hand position
adjustment mode.
Name of hand Preliminary position
Stopwatch hour and minute hands
(Alarm hour and minute hands) 0:00
Stopwatch second hand
(Calendar hand) 0 second position
Power reserve indicator
(Day hand/Mode indicator) Low level
Check that the position of each hand is
at the preliminary position by referring
to the table below.
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• If the crown is pulled out while the stopwatch is counting, the stopwatch will be automatically
reset.
• If the crown is pulled out while the alarm is set, the alarm will be automatically canceled.
• This operation can be performed both in the CALENDAR/ALARM mode and STOPWATCH
mode.
◆
If any hand is not correctly positioned, adjust it by carrying out the procedure on the
following page.
◆When all hands are correctly positioned, move on to the procedure for “Time
settings for main dial and alarm sub dial.”
▲
Second
click
Stopwatch
second hand
Power reserve
indicator
Stopwatch
hour and
minute hands

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Stopwatch second hand
A
B
BPress to set the stopwatch hour and minute
hands to the 0:00 position.
Second click
B
A
Stopwatch hour and minute hands
When adjusting the position of the hand,
the hands can only be advanced in the
clockwise direction.
APress once. The stopwatch second hand
turns a full circle.
BPress to set the stopwatch second hand to
the 0 position.
Second click
The hands move quickly if button B is continuously
pressed.
The hand moves quickly if button B is continuously
pressed.
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Press once. The power reserve indicator
turns a full circle.
Press to set the
power reserve indicator
pointing at the low level.
After the positions of the hands are adjusted, make sure that the main dial time and the
alarm sub-dial time are both reset.
The hand moves quickly if
button B is continuously
pressed.
power reserve indicator
B
A
A
B
▲
▲
CROWN After all the adjustments are complete, push in to normal position.
STOPWATCH
hour and minute hands
The position of each hand can be readjusted in the following order by pressing
button A.
STOPWATCH
second hand Power reserve indicator
▲
[ IMPORTANT ]
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● How to adjust the position of the hands

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●Time settings for main dial and alarm sub dial
Turn to set the main dial time.
Pull out to second click when the
small second hand is at the 12 o’clock
position.
The small second hand will stop
immediately.
Small second hand
• If the crown is pulled out while the
stopwatch is counting, the stopwatch will
be automatically reset.
• If the crown is pulled out while the alarm
is set, the alarm will be automatically
canceled.
•
This operation can be performed both
in the CALENDAR
/ALARM mode and
STOPWATCH mode.
Second click
Second click
It is recommended that the hands be
set to a time a few minutes ahead of the
current time, taking into consideration
the time required to complete the time
setting for alarm sub dial, after which
the crown is to be pushed in.
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BPress to set the alarm sub-dial time to
the current time in the 24-hour format.
◆The main dial time should be set in the 12-hour format, regardless of whether it is
AM or PM.
◆When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired
time, and then turn it back to the exact time.
After time settings for main dial
and alarm sub dial are complete,
push in to normal position.
CROWN
B
Main dial
Alarm sub dial
Second click
• With each press of button B, the alarm
sub-dial time is advanced by one minute.
• The hands move quickly if button B is
continuously pressed.
• Make sure that the alarm sub-dial time is
set to exactly the same time as the main
dial time, which has been previously set,
in the 24-hour format.
At the moment when the alarm
sub-dial time indicates 12 o’clock
midnight, the date changes.
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CROWN
CROWN
CROWN

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PERPETUAL CALENDAR
◆The date is indicated by the calendar hand.
◆The day of the week is indicated by the day hand.
◆The calendar hand can also be used to check the year and month.
◆
There is no need to adjust the date at the end of the month up to February 28,
2100.
●How to read the calendar
In the CALENDAR/ALARM mode, the day hand indicates the day of the week and
the calendar mode (month/year), and the calendar hand indicates the date, month,
and year.
Date (from 1 to 31)
Month (from 1 to 12)
Year (The number of elapsed
years since the last leap year)
Calendar hand
Day hand
A
●How to check the year and month
In the CALENDAR/ALARM mode, with each press of button A, the calendar
hand turns to indicate the date, month and year successively.
▲
Day of the week
▲
ML
●How to adjust the calendar
It is essential that all the hands are correctly
positioned, otherwise the watch may not
show the calendar correctly.
CROWN Pull out to second click.
Second click [ IMPORTANT ]
▲
Power reserve
amount
▲
Date
▲
Month Year
▲ AA
Calendar
hand
Day hand
Day of the week
A
A
▲
Date

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• If the crown is pulled out while the stopwatch is counting, the stopwatch will be automatically
reset.
•
If the crown is pulled out while the alarm is set, the alarm will be automatically canceled.
• This operation can be performed both in the CALENDAR/ALARM mode and STOPWATCH
mode.
APress once.
The day hand turns a full circle.
BPress to set the day of the week.
• The day of the week can be set to any day
of the week from Sunday to Saturday.
• If button B is pressed after the day hand
points to Saturday, the day hand swings
back and stops pointing to Sunday.
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BPress to set the month.
• The month can be set to any month from January (1) to December (12).
• If button B is pressed after the calendar hand points to 12, the calendar hand swings back and
stops pointing to 1.
APress again.
The day hand indicates “M” (Month), and the calendar hand moves forward and
stops pointing to the month.
APress once.
The calendar hand turns a full circle.
Press to set the date.
• The date can be set to any numeral
between 1 and 31.
• If button B is pressed after the calendar
hand points to “31,” the calendar hand
moves forward and stops pointing to “1”.
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B
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Day hand Day of the week
B
A
A
B
Calendar hand
Date (from 1 to 31)
Month (from 1 to 12)
Second click
Day hand

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APress again.
BPress to set the year.
The day hand indicates “L” (Leap year),
and the calendar hand moves forward
and stops, pointing to the year.
1
2
3
2012
2016
.
.
.
.
.
2096
2013
2017
.
.
.
.
.
2097
2014
2018
.
.
.
.
.
2098
2015
2019
.
.
.
.
.
2099
Year Indication
Year
One year
Two years
Three years
Leap year
The number of elapsed years
since the last leap year
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Calendar hand
A
B
Year (The number of elapsed
years since the last leap year) If button A is pressed again, the watch returns to the for the time setting mode
for the alarm sub-dial.
▲
▲
Alarm sub-dial
▲
Day of the week
Month
▲
Year
CROWN After all the adjustments
are complete, push in to
normal position.
When the date is set to a nonexistent day
such as February 30 or November 31 etc.,
the date will automatically advance to the
first date of the following month.
APress again.
With each press of button A, the calendar can be readjusted in the following order.
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Date
▲

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HOW TO USE THE STOPWATCH
◆The measured time can be read up to 24 hours in 1/5- second increments.
◆When the measurement reaches 24 hours, the stopwatch automatically stops
counting and is reset.
◆Split time measurement function is available.
• If the stopwatch minute and hour hands do not return to the “0” position when
the stopwatch is reset to “0,” it will be necessary to adjust the positions of the
stopwatch hands.
• Refer to " TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT."
BPress to enter the STOPWATCH
mode.
• Refer to HOW TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY
MODE.
• While the stopwatch is counting,
pressing button B will not change
the display mode.
• While the stopwatch is counting, if
the crown is pulled out to the first or
second click position, the stopwatch
will be automatically cancelled.
Stopwatch
second hand
Power reserve
indicator
Stopwatch
hour and
minute
hands
B
<STANDARD MEASUREMENT>
<ACCUMULATED ELAPSED TIME MEASUREMENT>
<SPLIT TIME MEASUREMENT>
<MEASUREMENT OF TWO COMPETITORS>
STOP RESET
START
START
START
START
STOP RESTART STOP RESET
SPLIT SPLIT
RELEASE
STOP RESET
FINISH TIME
OF 1ST
COMPETITOR
2ND
COMPETITOR
FINISHES
FINISH TIME
OF 2ND
COMPETITOR
RESET
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
AB
AA AB
A
A
BBB
BBB
A
A
A
A
Restart and stop of the stopwatch can be repeated by pressing button A.
• Measurement and release of split time can be repeated by pressing button B.
• If the time measured reaches 24 hours while the split time is being displayed, the stopwatch
automatically stops counting and releases the split time display, showing “00" 00.”
STOPWATCH OPERATION

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While the STOPWATCH hands are stopped
[When the stopwatch is stopped]
1. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch.
[When the split time measurement is displayed
while the stopwatch is measuring.]
1. Press Button B to release the split time
display and return to the normal display.
2. Press Button A to stop the stopwatch.
3. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch.
[When the split time measurement is displayed
and the stopwatch is stopped]
1. Press Button B to release the split time
display.
2. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch.
●How to reset the stopwatch
While the STOPWATCH hands are moving
1. Press Button A to stop the stopwatch.
2. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch.
Stopwatch hour
and minute hands
Stopwatch
second hand
A
B
HOW TO USE THE ALARM
◆The alarm sounds only once at the designated alarm time and it is
automatically disengaged.
◆The alarm time can be set within 24 hours from the current time in
1-minute increments.
◆The alarm sound can be previewed.
●How to set the alarm time
CROWN Pull out to first click in the
CALENDAR/ALARM mode.
• Refer to HOW TO CHANGE THE
DISPLAY MODE.
First click
• Upon doing this, the day hand
points to “AL.”
•
If the crown is pulled out while
the alarm is set,
the alarm will be
automatically canceled.
• If the watch is in the STOP-
WATCH mode, press the button
B to change to the CALENDAR/
ALARM mode.
B
Alarm sub dial
A
Day hand

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●How to manually silence the alarm
CROWN After alarm time setting is complete, push
in to normal position.
BPress to set the alarm time.
• With each press of button A, the alarm sub-dial
time advances by one minute.
• With each press of button B, the alarm sub-dial
time moves back by one minute.
• The hands move quickly if button A or B is
continuously pressed.
• The alarm hands stop when they indicate the
current time.
• If the alarm time is set to the current time, the
alarm cannot be set.
◆The alarm sounds for 20 seconds at the designated
time.
◆To silence the alarm, press either button A or B.
• The alarm will be automatically canceled once it sounds
at the designated time.
A
B
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OR
A●How to change the alarm time, once it has already been set
CROWN Pull out to first click in the
CALENDAR/ALARM mode.
Upon doing this, the set alarm time
is automatically canceled, and the
alarm sub-dial time changes to
indicate the current time.
Press to set a new alarm time.
• With each press of button A, the
alarm sub-dial time advances by
one minute.
• With each press of button B, the
alarm sub-dial time moves back by
one minute.
• The hands move quickly if button
A or B is continuously pressed.
CROWN After alarm time setting is
complete, push in to normal
position.
First click
B
Alarm sub dial
t
t
B
OR
A
A
Alarm sub dial

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●How to cancel the alarm time
CROWN Pull out to first click in the
CALENDAR/ALARM mode.
Upon doing this, the set alarm
time is automatically canceled, and
the alarm sub-dial time changes to
indicate the current time.
CROWN Push back in to normal position.
●Sound demonstration function
BPress for 3 seconds in the CALENDAR
/ALARM mode.
The alarm sound can be heard while
button B is continuously pressed.
CROWN
First click
B
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HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
uWhen you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery
is reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the
watch to light.
1 Expose the watch to sunlight or strong
artificial light.
When the watch has stopped operating, the second
hand will start moving at 2-second intervals.
If the watch is charged by exposing it to strong light
such as sunlight, the power reserve indicator may
not show the remaining power reserve amount
properly. Make sure to charge the watch sufficiently
by referring to “GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/
ACCURACY.”
2 Keep the watch exposed to the light until
the second hand moves at 1-second
intervals.
3 When the watch is charged after it has
completely stopped, set the date and
time before wearing the watch.

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Caution for charging
●When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a photoflash
light, spotlight, incandescent light or other light sources as the watch
temperature will become extremely high, causing damage to the parts
inside the watch.
●When exposing the watch to sunlight to charge it, do not leave it on the
dashboard of a car, etc., for a long time, as the watch temperature will
become extremely high.
●While charging the watch, make sure the watch temperature does not
exceed 60 °C.
CAUTION
OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION
No matter how long the secondary battery is charged, the performance of the
watch will not be degraded. When the secondary battery becomes fully charged,
the overcharging prevention function will be automatically activated to prevent it
from being charged further.
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
The power reserve indicator can be used to check the power reserve amount
(continuous operating time).
●How to check the power reserve amount
In the STOPWATCH mode, the sub-dial hand at the 12 o’clock position
indicates the power reserve amount.
In the CALENDAR/ALARM mode, it indicates the day of the week, M (Month),
L (Leap year), and then the power reserve amount. Press button A until the
hand indicates power reserve amount.
▲
▲
Day of the week
▲
ML
A A
▲
Power reserve
amount
A
Sub-dial
hand
A

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Level of power reserve
amount Low Middle High
The approximate time
until the watch stops
operating
0 to 2 days 2 to 100 days 100 days or longer
• The power reserve indicator provides only a general guideline of the duration within which
the watch keeps operating without needing to be charged.
• When the power reserve indicator indicates Low level, the second hand moves at two-
second intervals, and will stop within 48 hours.
• If the watch is charged by exposing it to strong light such as sunlight, the power reserve
indicator may not show the remaining power reserve amount properly. Make sure to charge
the watch sufficiently by referring to “GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY.”
vThe above table provides only a general guideline.
GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY
A: Time to charge 1 day of power
B: Time required for steady operation
C: Time required for full charge
uThe watch operates while
charging electricity by
converting light received on
the dial to electrical energy.
It cannot properly operate
unless the remaining energy
is sufficient. Place or store
the watch in a location
receiving light etc., to
sufficiently charge electricity.
• When the watch is
stopped or the second
hand starts moving
at 2-second intervals,
charge the watch by
exposing it to light.
• The time required for
charging the watch
varies depending on
the calibres. Check the
calibre of your watch
engraved on the back
cover.
• It is recommended that
the watch be charged for
as long as the charging
time "B" to assure the
stable movement of the
watch.
Environment/Lightsource (lux)
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A (minutes) B (hours) C (hours)
General offices/ Fluorescent light (700) 150 60 -
30W20cm/ Fluorescent light (3000) 33 13 110
Cloudy weather/Sunlight (10000) 93.5 30
Fair weather/Sunlight (100000) 20.6 5
Expected life per charge from full
charge to stoppage 6 months
Loss/gain (monthly rate)
Less than 15 seconds when the watch
is worn on your wrist at a normal
temperature range (5 ºC to 35 ºC)
Operational temperature range -10 ºC to 60 ºC

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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. The watch remains accurate even while the second
hand is moving at 2-second intervals.
lWhen this occurs, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to light.
Otherwise, the watch will stop operating within 48 hours. (For recharging the
watch, see “HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH”)
• While the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the stopwatch cannot be activated.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the second hand starts to move at 2-second intervals while the stopwatch is operating,
the stopwatch will be automatically stopped and the stopwatch hands will return to the “0”
position.
• While the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the alarm time cannot be set.
• If the time reaches the alarm time while the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the
alarm will not sound, and the alarm will be automatically cancelled.
vTO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION
•When wearing the watch, make sure that the watch is not covered by
clothing.
•When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as
possible.
NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY
● The battery used in this watch is a rechargeable battery, which is different
from ordinary silver oxide batteries. Unlike other disposable batteries such as
dry-cell batteries or button cells, this rechargeable battery can be used over
and over again by repeating the cycles of discharging and recharging.
● The capacity or recharging ef f icienc y of the rechargeable batter y may
gradually deteriorate for various reasons such as long-term use or usage
conditions. Worn or contaminated mechanical parts or degraded oils may
also shorten recharging cycles. If the efficiency of the rechargeable battery
decreases, it will be necessary to have the watch repaired.
lDo not remove the rechargeable battery yourself. Replacement of the
rechargeable battery requires professional knowledge and skill. Please
ask a watch retailer for replacement of the rechargeable battery.
lInstallation of an ordinary silver oxide battery can generate heat that can
cause bursting and ignition.
CAUTION