B872 - Citizen
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1. e Do NOT operate the crown with wet fingers or when the watch is wet Water may enter the watch and compromise water resistance e f the watch is used in seawater rinse with fresh water afterward and wipe with a dry cloth 24 e f moisture has entered the watch or if the inside of the crystal is fogged up and does not become clear within a day immediately take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside e If seawater enters the watch place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair Otherwise pressure inside the watch will increase and parts crystal crown buttons etc may come off CAUTION Keep your watch clean e Leaving dust and dirt deposited between the case and crown may result in difficulty in pulling the crown out Rotate the crown while in its normal position from time to time to loosen dust and dirt and then brush it off e Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in gaps in the back of the case or band Deposited dust and dirt may cause corrosion and soil your clothing Clean the watch occasionally Cleaning the Watch e Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt perspiration and water from the case and crystal e Use a soft dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and dirt from the leather band 25 e To clean a metal plastic or rubber watchband wash away dirt with mild soap and water Use a soft brush to2. between 9 00 pm and 1 00 am otherwise the date might not change on the following day 3 After you have set the date be sure to firmly return the crown to its normal position C FUNCTIONS OF SOLAR POWERED WATCHES If the charge becomes insufficient a warning function will operate and the display changes as shown below Normal time display One second interval movement If insufficiently charged oo lt lt If sufficiently charged If insufficient charge continues Insufficient charge warning display o Two second interval movement If sufficiently charged and time is set z lt p If insufficiently charged and time is set Time setting warning display Dd x x Hitch movement i he watch will begin to operate soon after it is exposed to light due to the Quick Start Function Hi Insufficient Charge Warning Function 2 sec 5 Se The second hand changes to a two second c interval movement to indicate insufficient recharging za Even in such a case the watch keeps correct time but about 3 days after the two second interval movement begins the watch will stop After exposing the watch to light recharging takes place and the watch returns to one second interval movement W Quick Start Function Lorch eee The watch will stop if it is completely discharged It will begin to operate soon after it is exposed to light How
3. the watch in an environment where it may be exposed to chemicals or corrosive gases If solvents such as thinner and benzine or substances containing such solvents come in contact with the watch discoloration melting cracking etc may result If the watch comes in contact with mercury used in thermometers the case band or other parts may become discolored 27 I SPECIFICATIONS Type Accuracy hp Quartz oscillator frequency IC Operational temperature range Display features N OOO Additional features 8 Continuous operating time 9 Battery Analog Quartz Watch with 3 Hands Within 15sec month within a normal temperature range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 32 768Hz C MOS LSI 1 pc 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Time hour minute second Date date models with date display Insufficient charge warning Quick start Time setting warning Overcharge prevention Approx 6 months from full recharge to stop Approx 3 days from two second interval movement to stop Secondary battery Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 28
4. ING This watch is powered not by an ordinary battery but by converting photo energy to electrical energy Before using expose to light and make sure the watch is sufficiently charged See F TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING for reference charging times A secondary battery is used in this watch to store electrical energy This secondary battery is a clean energy battery which does not use any toxic substances such as mercury Once fully charged the watch will continue to run for about 6 months without further charging To use this watch comfortably make sure that the watch is always recharged before it stops There is no risk of overcharging this watch Overcharge Prevention Function is provided We recommend that you recharge the watch everyday B SETTING THE TIME AND DATE If the crown is of the screw type set the time and date after first loosening the screw Retighten the screw after the time and date have been set ae a Solar cell Date setting Pe Time setting Crown Normal position W Setting the time 1 Stop the second hand at the 0 second position by pulling the crown out to the 2nd click 2 Turn the crown to set the time 3 After setting the time firmly push the crown back in to its normal position E Setting the date 1 Pull the crown out to the 1st click 2 Set the desired date by turning the crown e Do not adjust the date when the watch display is reading
5. Please make sure to check the following before use Please read carefully section G entitled IF YOUR WATCH IS A DIVER S WATCH to ensure proper use of the watch in the case your watch is a diver s watch lf your watch is a diver s watch the words AIR DIVER S 200M are indicated on the case back or dial If the words AIR DIVER S 200M are not indicated on the case back or dial of your watch this means that your watch is not a diver s watch and should not be used for scuba diving CONTENTS A BEFORE USING rissaa ie ie ese ee ace ete tee terete aac cee 3 B SETTING THE TIME AND DATE 0 ccccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeteeeees 4 C FUNCTIONS OF SOLAR POWERED WATCHES ceeeeeeeees 6 Insufficient Charge Warning Function cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Quick Start FUNCtION ccccceeeceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseeeseneeeseeeeseaees 8 Time Setting Warning FUNCTION cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeaeeeeees 9 Overcharge Prevention Function cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeesaeees 9 D CARE AND HANDLING DURING CHARGING iiaee 10 E REPLACING THE SECONDARY BATTERY 11 F TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING cccceceeeceteeeeeetteeeeeeeteeeees 12 G IF YOUR WATCH IS A DIVER S WATCH l enn 14 H PRECAUTIONS iiesccs ceeds ciie sees eee seas 22 Ls SPECIFICATIONS airneis neronen nnee aka haehaea akanan buyin 28 A BEFORE US
6. ever the time to start may vary according to the brightness of the light Hi Time Setting Warning Function If the watch stops subsequent exposure to light allows the Quick Start Function to start again and the second hand moves with a hitch to indicate that the time is incorrect In this case quickly recharge the watch and reset the time Otherwise the hitch movement will continue Hitch movement W Overcharge Prevention Function There is no risk of overcharging Once the secondary battery is fully recharged the overcharging prevention feature comes into operation and prevents overcharging D CARE AND HANDLING DURING CHARGING W Notes on use Take care to charge your watch during use Please note that if you wear long sleeves the watch can easily become insufficiently charged because it is hidden and not exposed to light e When you take the watch off place it in as bright a place as possible and it will always continue to run properly E Notes on recharging e Avoid recharging at high temperatures over about 60 C 140 F otherwise the watch will be damaged during recharging eg Charging the watch near a light source that easily becomes hot such as an incandescent lamp or a halogen lamp Charging in a place that easily becomes hot such as a dashboard When you charge the watch by an incandescent lamp place the watch about 50cm 20in from the light source to prevent the watch from reaching an extremely
7. high temperature 10 E REPLACING THE SECONDARY BATTERY Unlike ordinary batteries the secondary battery used in this watch does not have to be periodically replaced due to repeated charging and discharging CAUTION Never use another battery different from the secondary battery used in this watch The watch structure is designed so that a different kind of battery other than that specified cannot be used to operate it In case a different kind of battery such as a silver battery is used there is the risk of it becoming overcharged and bursting causing damage to the watch and even to the wearer 11 F TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING Time required for recharging may vary according to the design color of the dial etc and operating environment The following table will serve as a rough reference ee Time required ae Environment From the stop state One day Full charge lux to one second 3 movement usage time 500 Inside alae 22 hours ee 320 hours 1000 aaen lah G 11 hours 45 minutes 158 hours 20cm 8in under a 3 hours 3000 fluorescent light 30W 30 minutes 15 minutes 53 hours 10000 Outdoors cloudy 1 hour 5 minutes 17 hours 400000 ees aac 14 minutes 2 minutes 6 hours 12 The recharging time is the time when the watch is continuously exposed to light Full charge time One day usage The time to fully recharge after the watch has stopped The time required for the
8. ial which is harmless to the human body and the Citizen Service Center every 1 to 2 years to maintain water resistance Please environment since it contains no toxic substances such as radioactive have the packing glass crown or other components replaced as necessary materials This luminous paint stores light of the sun and indoor lighting and emits light in a dark place For example if the luminous dail is exposed to light of 500 lux or more for 10 minutes or longer it will emit light for 3 to 5 hours However its luminance gradually fades because it discharges stored light The duration that the luminous paint emits light differs depending on the illuminance and distance from the light source when it stores light If the luminous paint stores insufficient light it will not emit light in a dark place or even if it emits light its luminance rapidly fades Therefore carefully expose the luminous dial to light so that the luminous paint stores sufficient light especially before diving It is recommended that you use an underwater flashlight to apply light to the watch during diving Watches that use the luminous paint have N JAPAN N printed on the dial 20 21 H PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Water resistance performance There are several types of water resistant watches as shown in the following table The unit bar is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere WATER RESIST ANT xx bar may also be indicated as W R xx bar For correct use wi
9. remove dust and dirt jammed in the gaps in the metal band If your watch is not water resistant take it to your dealer NOTE Avoid using solvents thinner benzine etc as they may mar the finish CAUTION Operating environment e Use the watch within the operating temperature range specified in the instruction manual Using the watch where temperatures are outside the specified range may result in deterioration of functions or even stoppage of the watch Do NOT use the watch in places where it is exposed to high temperature such as in a sauna Doing so may result in a skin burn Do NOT leave the watch in a place where it is exposed to high temperature such as the glove compartment or dash board of a car Doing so may result in deterioration of the watch such as deformation of plastic parts 26 Do NOT place the watch close to a magnet Timekeeping will become inaccurate if you place the watch close to magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace or a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door or handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone If this has occurred move the watch away from the magnet and reset the time Do NOT place the watch close to household appliances that generate static electricity Timekeeping may become inaccurate if the watch is exposed to strong static electricity such as is emitted from a TV screen Do NOT subject the watch to a strong shock such as dropping it onto a hard floor Avoid using
10. thin the design limits of the watch confirm the level of water resistance of your watch as indicated on the dial and case and consult the table Examples of use Ss Case Specifications Minor exposure to water jeweler WA Marine sports skin Scuba diving with oa ne paratorna We u BTA RESISTANT wooo oK NO NO NO NO NO WARESIST SO RESISTANT Sharon eS eres OK oK NO NO NO NO Cak JE OEE DREP el os ie ae oe ee oF ox o ox No No a 23 e Water resistance for daily use to 3 atmospheres This type of watch is water resistant to minor exposure to water For example you may wear the watch while washing your face however it is not designed for use underwater Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 5 atmospheres This type of watch is water resistant to moderate exposure to water You may wear the watch while swimming however it is not designed for use while skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 10 20 atmospheres This type of watch may be used for skin diving however it is not designed for scuba or saturated diving using helium gas e Although diver s watches for use at depths down to 200 meters can be used for scuba diving they cannot be used for saturated diving using helium gas CAUTION e Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in normal position If your watch has a screw type crown be sure to tighten the crown completely
11. watch to run for one day with one second interval movement 13 G IF YOUR WATCH IS A DIVER S WATCH 1 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 Please note that failure to operate the watch in a manner not described in the user s manual may prevent the watch from functioning properly lt Before Diving gt Please make sure that the crown is pushed in firmly and the screw is securely tightened Please check that the band is securely attached to the watch Please confirm that there are no cracks scratches chips or other abnormalities in the band and glass Please check that the rotating bezel rotates properly Please check that the time and date are set correctly 14 Please check that the second hand is moving properly If the second hand is moving at two second intervals this means that the watch is not sufficiently charged Sufficiently charge the watch when this occurs lt During Diving gt Never attempt to turn or pull out the crown underwater This can cause defective water resistance or other malfunction Be careful to avoid bumping your watch on hard objects such as diving equipment or rocks lt After Diving gt Completely wash off an
12. y Diving Manual 1993 edition is printed on the watchband of this watch there are some models that do not have this table on the watchband No Decompression How to read no decompression limits Limits DEPTH m N D TIME Max depth in meter No decompression time Example Read the 12M 40ft oe 200Min table as follows Hell ae steeteeteeenesees eae In case the maximum Dim 7OR on SOM diving depth is eae 2AM BOFt ossis 40Min 21m 7Oft and the 2200 30 25 27M GOt sasceresaveesanccs 30Min elapsed time is 50 30m 100ft eee 25Min minutes or shorter the 33m 1 10ft tata sbaravere aiacapaieias 20Min diver is not required to B36M 120ft e nni 15Min iake a restfor BIM 130ft eeeeeeeees 10Min f A2M 140ft oaeiio 10Min decompression while A5m 150ft oo eee 5Min rising to the surface CAUTION e The table of no decompression limits is provided for one time diving e Since the no decompression limits differ depending on the diver s physical condition and varies among individuals use this table as a guideline only e In case of diving that requires the diver to take a rest for decompression before rising to the surface perform diving following a manual exclusively compiled for diving 19 4 Note on the luminous dial 5 Maintaining Water Resistance e The luminous paint used for the dial of this watch is mainly made from a Please have your watch inspected either through your dealer or directly by a luminescent mater
13. y sea water mud or sand adhered to the watch with pure water after checking that the crown and screw are tightened Wipe off any excess moisture with a dry cloth 15 2 How to use Rotating bezel The rotating bezel is a convenient way to keep track of diving time permitting the indication of the elapsed and remaining times Turn the rotating bezel counterclockwise while pushing it It is locked under normal conditions to prevent free rotation and cannot be turned in the reverse direction for safety reasons Determination of elapsed time Align the W mark on the rotating bezel with the minute hand The elapsed time is shown by the rotating bezel scale Determination of remaining time Align the W mark on the rotating bezel to a certain required time The remaining time is read with the ring scale 16 Elapsed time Remaining time Elapsed time shows that Remaining time shows that 10 minutes have passed 20 minutes remain until since 9 10 9 25 The rotating bezel can be used for various other activities besides diving for example parking walking and keeping track of the remaining time before an important appointment 17 3 No decompression limits The range within which the diver can rise to the surface without rest for decompression is determined by the depth and elapsed time of the dive The ranges are called No Decompression Limits A table of No Decompression Limits compiled according to the U S Nav
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