Seiko W524 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS (P. 3)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 18)
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 33)
ISTRUZIONI (P. 48)
INSTRUCCIONES (P. 63)
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用法説明 (93 頁)
Cal. W524

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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Digital Quartz Watch Cal. W524. For best results, please
read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO Digital Quartz Watch.
Please keep this manual handy for ready reference.
Sie sind jetzt Besitzer einer SEIKO Digital-Quarzuhr Kal. W524. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsan-
leitung vor Verwendung der Uhr sorgfältig durch und heben Sie sie gut auf.
Vous voici l’heureux propriétaire d’une montre numérique SEIKO quartz Cal. W524. Pour obtenir
d’excellentes performances de cet article SEIKO, veuillez lire attentivement cette brochure que
vous conserverez pour toute référence ultérieure.
Siete ora in possesso di un orologio SEIKO digitale al quarzo Cal. W524. Per ottenere i migliori
possibili risultati dal Vostro orologio, leggere attentamente le istruzioni di questo manuale prima
di utilizzare il Vostro orologio SEIKO digitale al quarzo. Conservare poi il manuale stesso per ogni
qualsiasi eventuale futuro riferimento.
Enhorabuena por su adquisición de un reloj SEIKO digital de cuarzo Cal. W524. Para óptimo
resultado, lea detenidamente las instrucciones de este folleto antes de usar el reloj. Guarde este
manual para consulta posterior.
Você pode sentir-se orgulhoso de possuir um Relógio SEIKO Quartz Digital Cal. W524. Para obter
os melhores resultados, leia atentamente as instruções contidas neste opúsculo antes de usar o
seu Relógio SEIKO Quartz Digital. Queira conservar este manual para referências futuras.

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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
Page
MODE CHANGE ...................................................................................................... 5
TIME/CALENDAR MODE ........................................................................................ 6
ALARM MODE ........................................................................................................ 8
ILLUMINATING LIGHT ............................................................................................. 9
NOTES ON USING THE WATCH ............................................................................. 10
BATTERY CHANGE .................................................................................................. 12
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH................................................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 17

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CAL. W524
TIME/CALENDAR
●The watch indicates the hour with the hour indicator bars and the minutes and seconds in
numerals.
●Month, date and day of the week are displayed in the CALENDAR display. The month is also
indicated by the month indicator bars.
●The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months except February of leap years.
DAILY ALARM
ILLUMINATING LIGHT (ELECTROLUMINESCENT PANEL)

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MODE CHANGE
AWith each press, the mode changes between TIME/CALENDAR and ALARM
alternately.
TIME/CALENDAR mode
(TIME display)
A
Hour indicator bars
ALARM mode
A
➡
➡
TIME display
indicator
C
D
B
ALARM display
indicator

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A
TIME/CALENDAR MODE
●Hour/month indication: The number of lighted bars indicates the hour/month.
●The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months except February of leap years.
SHOWING THE CALENDAR DISPLAY
CPress and hold in TIME/CALENDAR mode.
* While the button is kept pressed, the CALENDAR display is shown instead of the TIME display.
C
TIME display
(10:08 59" a.m.)
CALENDAR display
(December 6th, Monday)
Hour indicator bars
➡
Month indicator bars
TIME display
indicator CALENDAR display
indicator

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TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
▼
C
▼
D
▼
▼
APress to return to TIME display.
Press to set the flashing digits.
▲
Minutes
Seconds
▲
Hour
C
A
Date
▲
▲
Month
Day
▲
▲
AD
Press for 2 to 3 seconds in TIME/CALEN-
DAR mode.
Press to select the digits/bars to be ad-
justed.

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A
▼
CPress to select the digits/bars to be ad-
justed.
▼
▼
APress to show ALARM mode.
▲
Minutes
Hour
▲
▼
D
▼
Press to set the flashing digits.
APress to return to ALARM display.
* The alarm is automatically engaged.
Press for 2 to 3 seconds.
ALARM MODE
●The alarm can be set to ring on a 24-hour basis.
ALARM TIME SETTING
C
AD
Hour indicator bars
(Alarm time: 7:00 a.m.)
ALARM display
indicator

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●ALARM ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT
CWith each press in ALARM mode, the
alarm is alternately engaged and disen-
gaged.
C
* When the alarm is engaged, the alarm engage-
ment indicator is displayed.
* At the designated time, the alarm rings for 20
seconds. To stop it manually, press any of the
buttons in any mode.
Alarm engagement
indicator
B
Press in any mode.
B
* The display panel is illuminated for 3 seconds.
ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel)

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NOTES ON USING THE WATCH
TIME/CALENDAR MODE
[TIME/CALENDAR SETTING]
●The TIME or CALENDAR display is shown according to the digits/bars selected.
●While the second digits are flashing, press button D in accordance with a time signal. The seconds
are reset to “00”. When the seconds read any number from “30” to “59” and button D is pressed,
one minute is added and the seconds are reset to “00”.
●The flashing digits move quickly or the bars are lighted successively if button D is kept pressed.
●When setting the hour digits, check that AM/PM is properly set.
●If the watch is left untouched with the digits/bars flashing, it will automatically return to the TIME
display in 1 to 2 minutes.
●Note on unusual display:
While setting the time/calendar, all the segments of the display will light up if both buttons C and D
are pressed at the same time. This is not a malfunction. Press button A, C or D to return to the TIME
display, and then set the time/calendar again.
ALARM MODE
[ALARM TIME SETTING]
●The flashing digits move quickly or the bars are lighted successively if button D is kept pressed.
●When setting the hour digits, check that AM/PM is properly set.
●If the watch is left untouched with the digits/bars flashing, it will automatically return to the ALARM
display in 1 to 2 minutes.
●Alarm test: The alarm can be tested by keeping button C pressed in the ALARM mode. After the
alarm is tested, press button C to engage/disengage the alarm as desired.

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ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel)
●The electroluminescent panel loses its luminance as the battery voltage decreases. Also, its
luminance level decreases gradually with use.
●When the illuminating light becomes dim, replace the battery with a new one. If the illuminating light
remains dim after the battery is replaced, have the electroluminescent panel replaced with a new one
by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased, or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER. It will be
replaced at cost.
●While the illuminating light is used, the watch gives out a slight noise. However, this is not a
malfunction.

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●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.
WARNING
BATTERY CHANGE
The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately
3 years. 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 malfunction. For
battery replacement, we recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED
SEIKO DEALER and request SEIKO CR2025 battery.
* The battery life may be less than 3 years if the alarm is used for more than 10 seconds
a day and/or the illuminating light more than once a day.
3
Years
●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.
CAUTION

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
Condition
of use
WATER
RESISTANT
5 BAR
WATER
RESISTANT
No indication
Indication on
case back
Non-water
resistant
Degree
of water
resistance*
Accidental
contact with
water such
as rain and
splashes
Swimming,
yachting and
taking a
shower
No No No No
Yes No No No
Yes Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes No
WATER
RESISTANT
10/15/20 BAR
Scuba
diving**
and
saturation
diving
Taking a bath
and shallow
diving
3 bar
5 bar
10/15/20 bar
■WATER RESISTANCE

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• If the watch becomes wet, have it
checked by an AUTHORIZED
SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE
CENTER.
5 bar WR
Your watch works with stable
accuracy within a temperature
range of 5°C and 35°C (41°F
and 95°F).
10/15/20
bar WR
Temperatures over 50°C (122°F) or below
–5°C (+23°F) may cause a slight time loss
or gain or battery leakage or shorten the
battery life.
However, the above conditions will be
corrected when the watch returns to normal
temperature.
●Non-water resistant
●Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar
• Do not operate the buttons when
the watch is wet or in water.
If used in sea water, rinse the
watch in fresh water and dry it
completely.
• When taking a shower with a water
resistant 5 bar watch, or taking a
bath with a water resistant 10, 15
or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the
following:
* Do not operate the buttons when the watch
is wet with soapy water or shampoo.
* If the watch is left in warm water, a slight
time loss or gain may be caused. This
condition, however, will be corrected when
the watch returns to normal temperature.
* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and
should not be considered as
corresponding to actual diving depth
since swimming movement tends to
increase the pressure at a given
depth. Care should also be taken on
diving into water.
** We recommend that you wear a
SEIKO Diver’s Watch for scuba
diving.
■TEMPERATURES
+50°C
-5°C

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■CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET
Be careful not to drop your watch
or hit it against hard surfaces.
Your watch will not be affected
by magnetism.
If your watch has a protective
film and/or a sticker on the case
back, be sure to peel them off
before using your watch.
To prevent possible rusting of
the case and bracelet, wipe them
periodically with a soft dry cloth.
■SHOCKS & VIBRATION
■MAGNETISM
■CHEMICALS
Be careful not to expose the
watch to solvents, mercury,
cosmetic spray, detergents,
adhesives or paints. Otherwise,
the case, bracelet, etc. may become
discolored, deteriorated or damaged.
It is recommended that the
watch be checked once every 2
to 3 years. Have your watch
checked by an AUTHORIZED
SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to
ensure that the case, buttons, gasket and
crystal seal remain intact.
2 - 3
Years
NS
■PERIODIC CHECK
■PRECAUTION REGARDING
CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

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■LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL
The normal life expectancy for
a liquid crystal panel is
approximately 7 years. After
that it may decrease in contrast,
The IC (Integrated Circuit) used
in your watch will be affected by
static electricity which may disturb
the display. Keep the watch away
■STATIC ELECTRICITY
from close contact with objects such as TV
screens which emit strong static electricity.
becoming difficult to read. Please contact
your AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or
SERVICE CENTER if you wish to have a
new panel fitted (guaranteed one year).
7 Years

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SPECIFICATIONS
1 Frequency of crystal oscillator .................. 32,768 Hz (Hz = Hertz … Cycles per second)
2 Loss/gain (monthly rate) ............................ Less than 30 seconds at normal temperature range (5°C ~
35°C) (41°F ~ 95°F)
3 Operational temperature range ................. –5°C ~ +50°C (23°F ~ 122°F)
Desirable temperature range of use ......... 0°C ~ +50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
4 Display system
TIME/CALENDAR mode ...................... Hour, minutes, seconds, “AM”/“PM” mark and TIME
display indicator in the TIME display
Month, date, day of the week and CALENDAR display
indicator in the CALENDAR display
ALARM mode ...................................... Hour, minutes, “AM”/“PM” mark and ALARM display
indicator
Alarm engagement indicator
5 Display medium ........................................ Nematic Liquid Crystal, FEM (Field Effect Mode)
6 Battery ...................................................... SEIKO CR2025, 1 piece
7 IC (Integrated Circuit) ................................ C-MOS-LSI, 1 piece
* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.