User manual CITIZEN WATCH H50

[. . . ] Zero Positioning of Chronograph Second Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features This watch is a solar-powered watch that contains a solar cell in its face that drives the watch by converting light energy into electrical energy. [. . . ] 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. 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. · 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). 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. If this happens, press button (B) to reset to the 12:00 position before using the chronograph again. Button (A) 8 [Chronograph Timing] 1. · The chronograph is repeatedly started and stopped by pressing button (A). Pressing button (B) resets the chronograph to 0 seconds. (A) (A) Reset Button (B) Time Measurement (A) (B) Stop (B) 18 19 10. Zero Positioning of Chronograph Second Hand When resetting the chronograph, if the chronograph second hand does not return to the 0 seconds position or if the chronograph second had has shifted out of position due to strong impact, perform zero positioning of the chronograph second hand according to the procedure described below. · In the case the crown is of the screw-lock type, loosen the screw before operating the crown. · The zero positioning procedure cannot be performed while the insufficient charging warning feature is activated (while the second hand is moving at 2second interval movement due to the watch being insufficiently charged). [. . . ] If the watch comes in contact with mercury used in thermometers, the case, band or other parts may become discolored. Periodical inspections Your watch needs inspection once in every two or three years for safety and long use. To keep your watch water-resistant, the packing needs to be replaced regularly. Timekeeping accuracy: Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at normal temperatures of +5°C to +35°C/41°F to 95°F) 4. [. . . ]