User manual SEIKO SBJ

[. . . ] If the date does not change, the time is set for the P. M. 3 When setting Minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute. 4 It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months. q Diving is an inherently hazardous form of recreation and it is essential that you strictly observe all instructions for use and maintenance of the watch set forth in this booklet for safety's sake. Do not attempt to dive using this watch unless you have been properly trained in diving. [. . . ] If the watch is turned away from the light, it may stop operating. It is not necessary to charge the watch fully. It is important, however, to charge the watch sufficiently, especially in case of initial charge. DISPLAY AND CROWN OPERATION Most Regular models Minute hand Hour hand CAUTION Caution for charging q When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a photoflash light, spotlight, incandescent light or other light sources as the watch temperature will become extremely high, causing damage to the parts inside the watch. q When exposing the watch to sunlight to charge it, do not leave it on the dashboard of a car, etc. for a long time, as the watch temperature becomes extremely high. q While charging the watch, make sure the watch temperature does not exceed 50° C. ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION q When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, Second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals instead of the normal 1-second intervals. q In that case, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to light. Otherwise, the watch may stop operating in about 3 days. (For recharging the watch, see "HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH") a 2 b c CROWN GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME Second hand Date Illumination (lux) 500 The solar cell is installed under the dial. a) Normal position : Free b) First click : Date setting c) Second click : Time setting 700 1, 000 Light source 60-watt incandescent light Fluorescent light Environment A Distance of 60 cm (2 ft. ) Office, overhead Time required (approx. ) B C 15 hours 11 hours 6 hours 2 hours 80 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 8 minutes 60 minutes 50 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes 6 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION s Wear the watch so that it is not covered by your clothes. s When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as possible. * Make sure that the watch temperature does not exceed 50° C. 250 hours 175 hours 120 hours 40 hours 22 hours 10 hours 10 hours 3 hours Diver's Watch models / Some Regular models Screw lock crown type Rotating bezel Hour hand Minute hand 5, 000 10, 000 10, 000 3, 000 Distance of 70 cm 30-watt fluorescent light (2 ft. · the metal bracelet is sized to fit your wrist if your watch has it. If there are any malfunctions, we recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER before using the watch. 20 bar Yes Yes Yes Yes q Non-water resistant · If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. 20 30 q Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar · Before using in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely. · Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely. · Do not operate the crown 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. 10 v v 5 bar WR 20 10/15/20 bar WR While diving · While you are underwater, never unscrew the crown or pull it out. · Take care not to hit the watch against hard objects such as rocks. · Bezel rotation may become slightly harder in the water but this is not a malfunction. * 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. ** Do not use the watch for saturation diving. TEMPERATURES +50°C -5°C After diving · After making a dive, be sure to rinse the watch in fresh water, and wash out all seawater, soil, sand, etc. [. . . ] · After cleaning the watch in fresh water, be sure to wipe it thoroughly dry to prevent possible rust on the case. · To maintain the excellent water resistant quality of the watch, we recommend that you have the watch overhauled and that you have the gaskets for case back and crown replaced by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER periodically. Your watch works with stable accuracy within a temperature range of 5° C and 35° C (41° F and 95° F). Temperatures over 50° C (122° F) or below ­5° C (+23° F) may cause a slight time loss or gain or shorten the duration within which the watch keeps operating. However, the above conditions will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature. MAGNETISM Your watch will be adversely affected by strong magnetism. [. . . ]