Setting Instructions for Movement Caliber 0855 Contents 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) (click on a topic) Outline Specifications Before Using Special Functions of the Solar Powered Watch Notes on Use Notes on Recharging Time Required for Recharging Using Your Watch a. Changing the mode b. Setting the Time c. Using the Alarm d. Using the Chronograph e. Insufficient Charge and Time Setting Warnings f. Checking and Adjusting the `0' Position for the Hands 9) Care of Your Timepiece Return to Table of Contents 1. Outline This is a multi-hand, multi-function analog solar and chronograph functions. A solar power function the power source for the watch hands movement and solar energy into electrical power with the solar powered watch with an alarm as its base, which provides alarm sound by converting cell, fitted on its face. 2. Specifications Movement Caliber Accuracy Operating temperature range 0855 Within +/- 20 seconds per month (when worn at o o o o normal temperatures of 5 C to 41 C/(41 F to 95 F) Watch operating temperature range : -10 C +60 C o o (14 F to 140 F) · o o Time Display Function · · · · Hour, Minute, Second and 24 hour hands Calendar Date, Day of Week Alarm Hour, Minute and 24 hour hands. alarm on/off Chronograph Minute, Second, 1/20 (0.05) second hands Alarm Daily alarm (sounds for about 15 seconds) Alarm Monitor (sounds for about 5 seconds) Chronograph Measurement is taken in 1/20 seconds and 60 minutes maximum. (A beep for start/stop/split confirmation will sound when the associated button is pressed) Insufficient charging warning function Stop warning function Hands Setting warning function Overcharging prevention function · Additional Functions · · · · Continuous running times Fully charged to stopped: Approximately 80 days Running time when second hand first points to "CHARGE" position: Roughly 5 days Eco Drive rechargeable Manganese Titanium battery. Not user replaceable Battery Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents 3. BEFORE USING When the watch does not operate according to the handling instruction, it is insufficiently charged. Charge the secondary battery of the watch for more than 6 hours, approximately 20 cm away from the fluorescent lamp or incandescent lamp as light sources. When charging the secondary battery, do not pull it too close to the light source. * When charging the watch under direct rays of the sun, charge more than an hour. An Eco Drive Rechargeable battery is used in this watch to store electrical energy. This rechargeable battery is a clean energy battery which doesn't use any toxic substances such as mercury. Once fully charged, the watch will continue to run for about 80 days (using the alarm sound for, 15 seconds/day and the chronograph measurement 60 minutes/day) without further charging How to use this watch properly For the comfortable use of this watch and its additional alarm and chronograph functions, take care to keep it sufficiently recharged. There is no concern for over-charging this watch. (Over-Charging Prevention Functions is included) We recommend that you recharge the watch everyday. 4. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SOLAR POWER WATCH If this watch becomes insufficiently charged, a warning function comes into operation and the display changes, as below. Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Insufficient Recharging Warning Function (Refer to section "Insufficient Charge and Time Setting Warnings") If the watch is put in the undercharged state during any display mode, it switches to the time display when in other display modes, then the second hand moves to the A CHARGE position, indicating the shortage of electricity. (Electric power shortage warning display) Even then, the time (hour, minute and 24-hour hands) runs accurately. · · · The alarm does not ring even if it is set. If the chronograph is being used, measurement stops and it is reset. The push button does not function. Stop Warning Function (Refer to section "Insufficient Charge and Time Setting Warnings") If the watch is left intact in the undercharged state, about 5 days later the second hand will move to the A STOP position, indicating that the watch has stopped due to Electric power shortage. (Stop warning display) The other hands (hour, minute and 24hour hands) also stop. * In this condition, all function stop. Hands Setting Warning Function (Refer to section "Insufficient Charge and Time Setting Warnings") When the watch is recharged by exposing it to light after once stopped, the second hand moves to the ^SET position, indicating that the watch does not keep correct time. (Hands setting warning display) * The hours, minute and 24-hour hands run at the incorrect time. Over-Charging Prevention Function You can recharge without worry. When the rechargeable battery is fully recharged, the over-charging prevention function works so that the rechargeable battery is not overcharged. 5. NOTES ON USE /!\ Warning Never use a battery other than the Eco Drive Rechargeable battery. The watch structure is so designed that a different kind of battery other than the specified cannot be used to operate it. However, in case a different kind of battery such as a silver oxide battery, there is a danger that the watch will be overcharged to burst, causing damage to the watch and even to the human body. Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents 6. NOTES ON RECHARGE /!\ Caution * The watch will be damaged during recharging if it gets too hot (Over 60'C/140'F). o o Avoid recharging at high temperatures (Over 60 C/140 F). (eg)Charging the watch near a light source that easily become hot, such as an incandescent lamp or a halogen lamp. Charging in a place that easily becomes hot, such as a dashboard. 7. TIME REQUIRED FOR RECHARGE Time required for recharge may vary according to the design (color of the dial, etc.) and operating environment. The following table will serve you as rough reference. * The recharging time is the time when the watch is continuously exposed to light. Running Time At Full Charge Low Charge Warning Quick Start Feature 80 Days 5 Days No Fluorescent at 6" Distance Incandescent at 20" Distance (3000 lux) One Day One Second Full Use Step Charge 25 Minutes 4.5 Hours 34 Hours Charge Rates from Indoor Light Source Indoors, Office (500 lux) One Day Use 2.5 Hours One Second Step 28 Hours Full Charge 220 Hours Charge Rates from Outdoor Light Source Outdoors Cloudy Outdoors Bright Sun (10,000 lux) (100,000 lux) One Day One Full One Day One Second Full Use Second Charge Use Step Charge Step 5 Minutes 30 9 Hours 2 Minutes 10 Minutes 3.5 Hours Minutes Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents 8. HOW TO USE THIS WATCH 1) CHANGING THE MODE Other than the time display, this watch has alarm and chronograph main display functions- Each press of the (M) button changes Time -> Alarm -> Chronograph -> "O" position confirmation <(O)>. Confirm the change with the mode hand. After that returns to the time mode display. Display present time in hours, minutes, seconds and 24-hours. Use the 24-hour hand to confirm am/pm Display alarm set time. The alarm setting is in 1 minute. Confirm of am/pm with the 24-hour hand If the alarm is ON, it will ring at the set time for 15 seconds once every day. Not used usually. This display function should be used to adjust the display correctly, in case a wrong display of time results from static electricity, shock etc Measures up to a maximum 60 minutes in 1/20 seconds, and display split times. A confirmation sounds when you start/stop or measure a split time Return to Table of Contents 2) TIME SETTING Return to Table of Contents Check that the mode hand is indicating and the watch is in time mode. 1) Pull the button (M) out, so that the second hand stops at the "O" position. Time setting synchronize the minute hand > hour hand -> 24-hour hand When the watch is adjusted by button operation, the time setting is completed by electro-magnetic correction. 2) Set the time by pressing button (B) or button (C) Each time button (B) is pressed ............... The watch advances 1 minute in a clockwise direction. Each time button (C) is pressed ............... The watch turns back 1 minute in a counter-clockwise direction. Depress button (B) or (C) continuously, the hands move rapidly. Turn the hands in the direction that is closest to set the time. 3) After setting the time, push the button k to the normal position and the watch will start at the correct time. If the minute hand shows incorrect position a. Pull button (M) out to the first click. b. When button (B) or (C) is pressed with button (A) depressed, the minute hand moves every 20 seconds. Caution: Do not press three buttons (A), (B) and (C) simultaneously. If all the buttons are pressed simultaneously, "O" Position Adjustment (page 10) and all other functions will need to be set again. 3) USING THE ALARM The alarm sounds once a day for 15 seconds at the alarm time set. Pressing any of buttons (A), (B) or (C) stops the alarm ringing. Setting the alarm Alarm setting is on a 24-hour system in 1 minute. The hands are moved thus: minute hand -> hour hand -> 24hour hand. 1)Press button (M) to set the mode hand to and switch to the alarm mode. 2)Pull button (M) out to the alarm set time adjusting state. 3)Press buttons (B)or (C) to set the minute, hour and 24-hour hands to the desired time. · · Each time button (B) is pressed ... The watch advances 1 minute in a clockwise direction Each time button (P is pressed ... The watch turns back in 1 minute increments in a counter clockwise direction Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Depress button (B) or (C) continuously, the hands move rapidly. After setting the alarm time, push the (M) button. The hour, minute and 24hour hands move rapidly automatically to the present time. If those hands do not stop moving, push the (M) button again. Switching the alarm ON and OFF Each time button (A) is pressed in the alarm mode, the alarm switches ON and OFF Alarm sound monitor On the alarm mode (button (M) in the normal position), press button (A) and the alarm will sound for 5 seconds. Note * There may be some variation in the volume of the alarm sound, depending on how much the Eco Drive Rechargeable battery is charged. * The alarm sound volume gets rather lower in the display other than the time display (alarm, chronograph, "O" position confirmation, and each display's adjustment state). Once the alarm time has been set, use the watch normally in time display mode. 4) USING THE CHRONOGRAPH Chronograph measurement is taken in 1/20 (0.05) seconds and can continue for 60 minutes max. Over 60 minutes, the watch enters the chronographreset state. Chronograph measurement Chronograph reset Read the chronograph hands For measurement less than 1 minute Second hand -> Chronograph second hand Function hand -> Chronograph 1/20 second hand For measurement over 1, minute: Second hand -> Chronograph second hand Function hand -> Chronograph minute hand Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Chronograph measurement Chronograph standard or accumulated elapsed time measurement. 1) Press button (M) to set the mode hand and get the chronograph display. At this time, the second hand and the function hand will return to the "O" position. The hour, minute, and 24-hour hands show the present time. 2) Each time button (A) is pressed, it repeatedly starts or stop the chronograph, along with a confirmation sound. How to read each chronograph hand if the measured time when the chronograph is stopped is over 1 minute. a. Read the number of minutes with the function hand. b. Read the number of seconds with the second hand. c. While pressing button (B) continuously, the function hand switches to 1/20 (0.05) second hand measurement, so read the value at that time. When button (B) is released, the function hand resumes showing chronograph minutes. 3) While the chronograph is stopped state, pressing button & reset the function hand and the second hand to the "O" position. Chronograph split measurement Pressing button (C) during chronograph measurement causes the chronograph split time to appear on display with a beep for confirmation. Press button (C) again, the next chronograph split time is displayed, along with a confirmation sound. The split time display is automatically cancelled after about 10 second, and the chronograph return to the measurement state. During either chronograph split time display or measurement, pressing button (A) causes the chronograph stop to appear on display. In the chronograph stop state, pressing button (C) causes the chronograph reset. During split time measurement or while split time display, each time you press button (C) the next split time is displayed. Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents 5) TIME SETTING AND RECHARG ...