User manual SEIKO 7C46

[. . . ] Prima di usarlo, preghiamo di leggere attentamente le istruzioni riportate in questo opuscolo per l'uso corretto e la cura sufficente dell'orologio. Si consiglia di conservare questo manuale per gli ulteriori riferimenti. Puede sentirse orgulloso de su SEIKO reloj de análogo para Buceo. Antes de usarlo, lea detenidamente las instrucciones de este folleto para su uso y cuidado apropiados. [. . . ] Also for safety's sake, the rotating bezel rotates only counterclockwise, and thus the time measured is never shorter than the actual elapsed time. s BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR When the battery life nears its end, the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the normal one-second intervals. The watch, however, remains accurate during this period. Check the calibre number on the case back as shown below. 7C Calibre No. 46 7009 5 English TIME SETTING 1 2 3 Unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise. Pull out the crown all the way to the second click when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position. Adjust the time by turning the crown in the desired direction. 6 English 4 Notes: 1. Turn the hands past the 12 o'clock marker to determine whether the watch is set for the AM or PM period. If the calendar changes when the hour hand passes the 12 o'clock marker, the time is set for AM. If the calendar does not change, the time is set for PM. To set the minute hand, advance it a few minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute. To set the exact time, push the crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal for "00" seconds. 7 English CALENDAR SETTING Pull out the crown to the first click. Cal. 7N85: Turn the crown clockwise to set the date and counterclockwise to set the day of the week in the desired language. Turn the crown clockwise to set the date. Date Day Cal. 7N36, V736: Day Date Turn the crown counterclockwise to set the date and clockwise to set the day of the week in the desired language. Notes: 1. Do not change the day or the date during the time period below: · Cal. When the day shifts automatically to the next day, the other language will appear temporarily. 8 CROWN LOCK English Turn Push the crown back in to the normal position. While pressing the crown, turn it clockwise until it locks in place. Press HOW TO USE THE ROTATING BEZEL q You can measure the elapsed time up to 60 minutes. 1. Turn the rotating bezel to align the " w " mark to the minute hand. 30 2. When time has elapsed, read the number on the rotating bezel. Example: Elapsed time Starting time : 10:10 Finishing time : 10:40 Elapsed time : 30 minutes 9 English BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR q The second hand moves at two-second intervals when the battery needs replacement. q "q" mark inscribed on the case back shows the expected time for battery replacement. BATTERY CHANGE q Be sure to replace the battery as soon as it runs down, and not to leave a discharged battery inside the watch. q The battery needs to be replaced when you see the second hand moving at two-second intervals instead of the normal one-second intervals. * The watch will, however, remain accurate while the second hand is moving at two-second intervals. q To show when the battery must be replaced, the expected time (month and year) for the first battery replacement is inscribed on the case back as shown in the illustration below. "·" mark showing the expected time for battery replacement. 00 01 Year (2000) Each graduation of the scale represents three months. Note: The form of inscription on the case back specifying expected time of battery replacement may differ from model to model. 02 03 04 05 06 10 07 08 09 q When replacing the battery, we recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED SEIKO SERVICE CENTER. In that case, after every battery change, a new "q" mark will be inscribed on the case back at the position corresponding to the next battery replacement time. Be sure to check the mark before using your watch again. q Refer to the table below for the proper battery and battery life corresponding to your watch. Calibre No. 7C46 7N36, V736 7N85 Battery SEIKO SR43SW SEIKO SR920SW SEIKO SR621SW Battery life (Approx. years) 5 4 2 English 11 Note: Since the battery in your watch was inserted at the factory, its actual life, once in your possession, may be less than the specified period. English 12 PRECAUTIONS Before diving, make sure that the watch operates normally and be sure to observe the precautions described below. [. . . ] The duration of the emitted light may also differ slightly depending on such factors as the brightness of the place where the watch is exposed to light and the distance from the light source to the watch. When you make a dive in dark water, LumiBrite may not emit light unless it has absorbed and stored light sufficiently. Before diving, therefore, be sure to expose the watch to light under the conditions specified above, so that it fully absorbs and stores light energy. Otherwise, use the watch together with an underwater flashlight. < Reference data on luminance > (A) Sunlight [Fine weather]: 100, 000 lux [Cloudy weather]: 10, 000 lux (B) Indoor (Window side during daytime) [Fine weather]: more than 3, 000 lux [Cloudy weather]: 1, 000 to 3, 000 lux [Rainy weather]: less than 1, 000 lux (C) Lighting apparatus (40-watt daylight fluorescent light) [Distance to the watch: 1 m]: 1, 000 lux [Distance to the watch: 3 m]: 500 lux (average room luminance) [Distance to the watch: 4 m]: 250 lux * "LUMIBRITE" is a trademark of SEIKO CORPORATION. 14 TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH q Repair of diver's watches requires special expertise and equipment. [. . . ]