User manual CITIZEN WATCH H50

[. . . ] English CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Displays and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Functions Unique to Solar-Powered Watches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · If the secondary battery should happen to be swallowed, please consult a physician and seek medical attention immediately. Only Use the Specified Secondary Battery · Never use a secondary battery other than the secondary battery used in this watch. Although the watch is designed not to operate if another type of secondary battery is installed, since this may result in overcharging that can cause the secondary battery to rupture, there is the risk of both damage to the watch and injury to the wearer. · Only use the specified secondary battery when replacing the secondary battery. 12 13 7. Replacing the Secondary Battery Unlike ordinary silver-based batteries, the secondary battery used in this watch does not have to be periodically replaced since it is able to be charged and discharged repeatedly. 8. Setting the Time and Date In the case the crown is of the screw-lock type, loosen the screw by turning the crown to the left before operating the crown, and after having returned the crown to the normal position following operation, turn it to the right while pushing it in to securely retighten it. Pull the crown out to the time Hour hand Minute hand correction position when the second hand has reached the 0 seconds position. · The 24 hour hand moves in conjunction with the hour hand. Pay attention to AM and PM when setting the time. Securely return the crown to the correction Second normal position in synchronization with position hand 24 hour hand a telephone or other time service. 8 14 15 [Hint for Accurately Setting the Time] After stopping the second hand at the 0 seconds position, turn the minute hand 4-5 minutes past the correct time and then turn it back to the correct time. The time on the watch can then be set to the correct time by pushing in the crown in synchronization with a time service tone. Pull the crown out to the date correction position. Turn the crown to the right to set the date. · The crown turns freely and the date does not change if the crown is turned to the left. · If the date is set while the time on the watch is between the hours of about 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day. If this happens, set the date after temporarily moving the hands to a time other than between the above times. · The date is based on a 31-day calendar. The date must be changed from the last day of the month to the first day of the following month for those months not having 31 days (months having 30 days and February). · The date changes at around 12:00 AM. Once the date has finished being set, return the crown to the normal position. Date correction position 8 Date 16 17 9. Using the Chronograph The chronograph function of this watch is able to measure and display elapsed time up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds in 1 second units. After 60 minutes have elapsed, each of the chronograph hands automatically stop at the 12:00 position. Chronograph minute hand Chronograph second hand Note: · Do not subject the chronograph to strong impacts while chronograph timing is in progress. Subjecting the watch to a strong impact during chronograph timing or when the chronograph has stopped automatically after 60 minutes have elapsed can cause the chronograph minute hand to shift out of position. [. . . ] Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside. 24 25 CAUTION: Operating environment · Use the watch within the operating-temperature range specified in the instruction manual. Using the watch where temperatures are outside the specified range, may result in deterioration of functions or even stoppage of the watch. · Do NOT use the watch in places where it is exposed to high temperature, such as in a sauna. · Do NOT leave the watch in a place where it is exposed to high temperature, such as the glove compartment or dash-board of a car. [. . . ]