User manual TISSOT QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPHS

[. . . ] * Quartz Chronographs User's Manual A B * Models with counter 60 minutes in the centre Display and functions Hour hand Minute hand Seconds hand Date indicator Chronograph : 60 seconds counter hand 30 minutes or 12 hours counter (depending on the model) 1/10th second counter 60 minutes counter hand* Crown with 3 positions (9) : I Winding position (not pulled out) II Setting position for date (unscrewed*, half pulled out) III Setting position for time (unscrewed*, completely pulled out) * Models with a screwed crown: IA Initial position (screwed down, not pulled out) IB Neutral position (unscrewed, not pulled out) w w w. ch 1/3 127_EN / 08. 06 Quartz Chronographs * Congratulations We would like to congratulate you on having chosen a chronograph TISSOT ®, one of the most highly renowned Swiss brands in the world. Meticulously designed, using only the highest quality materials and components, your chronograph is protected against shock loads, variations in temperature, water and dust. [. . . ] If necessary, proceed as follows : 1 Zero the 60 seconds counter hand (crown in position III, pusher A) 2 Zero the 30 minutes counter hand (crown in position II, pusher B) or 12 hours counter* (crown in position II, pusher A) 3 Zero the 1/10th of a second counter hand (crown in position III, pusher B) 4 60 minutes counter hand* (crown in position II, pusher B) * Models with counter 60 minutes in the centre Simple chronograph (timing) operation The simple « chronograph function » enables you to measure isolated events. 1 START 2 STOP Readout of time (see example) - 5 minutes, - 57 seconds, - 7/10ths of a second 3 Reset to zero Note : Before each timing operation, the chronograph hands must be in their original settings. If necessary, refer to the paragraph entitled SETTING THE COUNTERS TO ZERO. Note : All the timing functions are available while the crown is pressed into position I. ww w. ch 2/3 127_EN / 08. 06 Quartz Chronographs * ADD function The ADD function enables you to measure consecutive events without having to reset to zero between each event. Each time recorded is simply added to the previous total. 1 START 2 STOP Readout 3 RESTART 4 STOP Readout 5 RESTART 6 STOP Readout X Reset counters to zero SPLIT-TIME function The SPLIT-TIME function enables you to stop the hands to read an intermediate time, without interrupting the timing operation. When you restart, the hands « catch up » the lost time. 1 START 2 SPLIT 1 Readout of time 1 (see fig. 2) - 5 minutes, - 4 seconds, - 6/10ths of a second 3 RESTART (catchup) 4 SPLIT 2 Readout of time 2 - 15 minutes, - 36 seconds, - 8/10ths of a second 5 RESTART (catchup) 6 STOP Readout of the last time (cumulative time) - 25 minutes, - 18 seconds, - 4/10ths of a second 7 Reset counters to zero Care and maintenance We would advise you to clean your chronograph regularly (except for the leather strap) using a soft cloth and warm soapy water. After immersion in salty water, rinse it in fresh water and leave it to dry completely. Do not leave it anywhere where it might be subjected to major variations in temperature or humidity, in direct sunlight or near strong magnetic fields. We would advise you to have your watch inspected every 3 to 4 years by an approved TISSOT ® representative or retailer. To benefit from the highest standards of service and to ensure your guarantee remains in force, please always contact an approved TISSOT ® representative or retailer. [. . . ] By following this procedure you will contribute to the protection of the environment and human health. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. * valid in the EU member states and in any countries with corresponding legislation. w w w. [. . . ]