User manual CITIZEN WATCH E168

[. . . ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 English 1 A. BEFORE USING This watch is not powered by a conventional battery, but is powered by converting light to electrical energy. Before using, be sure to fully charge your watch by exposing it to light. Time required for charging", for charge time reference) Once fully charged, the watch will continue to run for approximately 6 months without additional charging. [. . . ] This is a clean energy cell that will last the life of the watch. CAUTION: The energy cell should last the life of the watch. Never allow anyone other than an Authorized Service Center to replace this cell. The movement is designed to operate with only the original energy storage cell. If an alternate cell is installed, such as a conventional battery, the battery may become overcharged resulting in damage to the movement and/or bursting of the cell, which could cause injury to the user. W Notes on recharging · Avoid recharging your watch in areas of high temperatures (over about 60 °C / 140 °F), otherwise the sensitive components of the watch may become damaged. (e. g. ) Incandescent lights generate heat sufficient to damage your watch. Be sure to keep the watch at least 50cm (20inches) away from the bulb so no damage occurs. Never place your watch on the dashboard or rear deck of a vehicle as the heat generated in these areas can damage your watch. 8 9 F. TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING Time required for recharging may vary according to the design of the watch (color of the dial, etc) and operating environment. The following table will serve as an approximate reference: (Table of recharging) Illuminance (lux) 500 1000 3000 10000 100000 Environment Inside an ordinary office 60-70cm (24-28in. ) under a fluorescent light (30W) 20cm (8in. ) under a fluorescent light (30W) Exterior, cloudy Exterior, summer, sunny Time required One day From the stop state to the one second movement usage 50 hours 25 hours 7 hours 2 hours 17 minutes 4 hours 2 hours 40 minutes 11 minutes 2 minutes * The recharging time is the time the watch is continuously exposed to direct light. Time required to fully charge when the watch has completely (Empty to full) stopped. Time required to charge the watch sufficient for one-day use with one-second interval operation. CAUTION: Empty to full ------------120 hours 35 hours 11 hours When recharging the watch after it is completely in the stop state, be sure to pull out the crown to the time setting position. After recharging, set the time and push the crown firmly back into its normal position. 10 11 G. IN THESE CASES [If the watch warns that the energy is running short] The second hand starts moving at two second intervals in order to warn that the watch will stop functioning after about 1 week. (Insufficient Charge Warning Function) In such a case, expose your watch to light for a while to cancel the warning. (The second hand returns to moving at one second intervals when the energy is recharged. ) If the watch is left short of energy, it will stop functioning after 4 days or so. Two second interval movement Two second interval movement [If the watch warns you to set the time. ] When the watch that has stopped is exposed to light, the second hand starts two second interval movement (Quick Start Function). The time elapsed before the second hand starts moving depends on the illuminance of the light. Even so, the second hand continues the two second interval movement to tell you that the watch indicates an incorrect time because it had stopped. In such a case, set the hands to the correct time. * If the watch is insufficiently exposed to light, the second hand will soon switch to moving at two second intervals in order to warn that the energy is running short. 12 13 H. DO NOT USING THIS WATCH WHILE DIVING WHEN. . . PROHIBITED Do not use your watch while diving when the following occur. As the battery approaches the end of its life, the second hand begins to move in 2 second increments. (When this happens, expose the watch to light so that it recharges and the second hand returns to normal movement. WHEN USING FOR DIVING Precautions when Using during Diving: * When using a diver's watch, please make sure that you have received the proper education and training for various types of diving, and observe all rules. * Please make sure to use the watch properly based on a thorough understanding of watch handling and precautions. [. . . ] If solvents, such as thinner and benzine, or substances containing such solvents come in contact with the watch, discoloration, melting, cracking, etc. 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. [. . . ]