User manual SEIKO 6S37

[. . . ] HIGH ACCURACY q Loss/gain : Annual rate of less than 20 seconds English Before using the watch: q 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. q 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. 3 English Cal. [. . . ] w Push back completely in accordance with a time signal. 8 DAY SETTING (For Cal. 8F33) q Set the time and date first, and then, set the day of the week. CROWN MON 8 Pull out to first click. 5 English HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR CROWN Pull out to first click, and push back in to normal position within a second. q The watch shows the calendar in the following order: 8 2. 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. v v 1. Leap year (Second hand) 5 seconds Quick movement of second hand 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds English Number of years since the last leap year 1 year 1997 2001 2005 · · · 2093 2097 2 years 1998 2002 2006 · · · 2094 2098 3 years 1999 2003 2007 · · · 2095 2099 4 years (leap year) 2000 2004 2008 · · · 2096 ­ Year 7 English 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. Ex. : May 8th 3. Current date The numeral in the calendar frame returns to the current date. 8 5 8 * 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. Ex. : March 3rd 3 4 3 5 After the calendar has been displayed, the second hand starts moving quickly and then resumes normal movement. 8 NOTES ON USING THE WATCH English HOW TO OPERATE THE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN (for models with screw lock type crown) q To unscrew the crown: Turn the crown counterclockwise. (Then, pull it out for setting the time or checking the calendar) q To screw in the crown: With the crown at the normal position, turn it clockwise while pressing it. TIME, DATE AND DAY SETTING q 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 q The date changes between 11:45 p. m. The correction is effected between 11:59'59" p. 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. English BATTERY CHANGE 5 Years [Cal. 8F32, 8F33] The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately 5 years (Cal. 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 CR1612 (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33) battery. * If the calendar checking function is used frequently, the battery life may be less than the specified period. 11 q 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. English q Checking and adjustment of the calendar after battery change The calendar function is not affected by battery changes. [. . . ] (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 q Do not remove the battery from the watch. q 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. 12 English CAUTION q Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, and never expose it to fire. [. . . ]