User manual CITIZEN WATCH A414

[. . . ] English Reception in progress Reception result Reception level / Reception result Hour hand Minute hand Crown Please fully charge your watch before use by exposing it to light. When the watch does not operate according to the instruction manual, this means that it is insufficiently charged. When this happens, charge the watch before using by exposing to direct sunlight for at least 2 hours. [This watch is equipped with a power save function (Power Save 1 and 2) that reduces power consumption] Power Save 1: When the solar cell is not being exposed to light for more than 24 hours continuously, the second hand and the minute hand stop and the power save state is entered. Power Save 2: The Power Save 1 state will continue for about 2 days after which the Power Save 2 state is entered. [. . . ] Correcting the Elapsed Years and Month When the crown is pulled out to the first position, the second hand changes to an indication of the number of years that have elapsed since the most recent leap year (elapsed years) and the month. (1) When the crown is pulled out to the first position, the second hand moves to the year and month stored in memory and stops. Turn the crown to the right (by one click) to align the second hand at the position corresponding to the number of years that have elapsed since the most recent leap year and the month. When the crown is turned to the left (by one click), the second hand moves backwards. · Turning the crown continuously (by two clicks or more) causes the second hand to move continuously. · Turn the crown to the left or right by one click to interrupt continuous movement of the second hand. Note: When the second hand makes two revolutions continuously, it rapidly returns to the position of the original year and month. Examples: Case of December in a leap year: Align the second hand at the 0 seconds position. Case of April in the third year after the most recent leap year: Align the second hand at the 23 seconds position (between 4:00 and 5:00). (3) After correcting the year and month, return the crown to the normal position. The second hand returns to the current time and the watch begins to run. 36 37 Leap year 1st year 2nd y 3rd y ear ear Le 1s ap ye a 2n t ye d ar r ye ar <Setting to a Non-Existent Date> If the month has been changed after setting the date causing the date to be set to a non-existent date, the date is automatically changed to the first day of the following month when the crown is returned to the normal position from the correction position. <Reading the Month and Year> · Reading the Month January: Between 1:00 and 2:00 February: Between 2:00 and 3:00 : December: Between 12:00 and 1:00 Decemb er Ja nu ary · Reading the Year Leap year: 1st graduation of each month zone 1st year after leap year: 2nd graduation of each month zone 2nd year after leap year: 3rd graduation of each month zone 3rd year after leap year: 4th graduation of each month zone 3r d r yea ap Le t year 1s year 2nd ar 3rd ye ye ar <Quick Reference Chart for Number of Years Since Leap Year> Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 Elapsed year Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Elapsed year Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Feb ruar y L 1 eap 2n st ye year a d ye r ar ar ye 3r d Ap ril 38 39 D. Correcting the Hours and Date Since the date changes in coordination with the hour hand, it cannot be corrected independently. The hour hand and date can be corrected for 30 seconds after pressing button (A) or for 30 seconds after the hour hand has stopped moving. · The second hand moves to the position of the year and month stored in memory and stops. (2) When button (A) is pressed once, the hour hand performs a demonstration movement and then changes to the hour and date correction state. · The second hand rapidly returns to the current time and begins to move (3) Turn the crown continuously to continuously advance the hour hand and set the date. · The date changes between the hours of about 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM. · In the case the month is set to a month with less than 31 days, a non-existent date is automatically passed by and the watch indicates the first day of the following month even if the date is changed from the 30th to the 31st. (4) Turn the crown to set the hours. When the crown is turned to the right (by one click), the hour hand advances (in the clockwise direction) by one hour. When the crown is turned to the left (by one click), the hour hand moves back (in the counter-clockwise direction) by one hour. · Turning the crown continuously (by two or more clicks) causes the hour hand to move continuously. · Turn the crown to the left or right by one click to interrupt continuous movement of the hour hand. [. . . ] Rotate the crown while in its normal position from time to time to loosen dust and dirt and then brush it off. · Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in gaps in the back of the case or band. Clean the watch occasionally. Cleaning the Watch · Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and water from the case and crystal. · Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and dirt from the leather band. [. . . ]