Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] S23 M705 M726
TIME/CALENDAR ALARM
q The alarm can be set to ring daily at five different times a day.
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WORLD TIME
q The time of 38 cities in different time zones throughout the world can be displayed together with their respective country codes for making overseas telephone calls.
STOPWATCH
q Measures up to 10 hours in 1/100 second increments. q Memory recall function: Up to 199 lap and split times can be stored in memory.
BUTTON OPERATION CONFIRMATION LIGHT
q The display is illuminated for 2 seconds with each press of any of the buttons.
TIMER
q Preset timer function: 10 different lengths of time have been preset. q Adjustable timer function: Can be set for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes in oneminute increments.
ILLUMINATING LIGHT (ELECTROLUMINESCENT PANEL) FULL-PANEL DOT-MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL
q Choice of normal and enlarged displays can be made.
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MODE CHANGE
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q Selection of a desired mode can be made by pressing the corresponding button in the MENU display.
* When the desired mode is selected, an opening graphic display is shown before the selected mode appears.
ALARM mode
B
C
TIME/CALENDAR mode
A
STOPWATCH mode D TIMER mode E WORLD TIME mode
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q To change from one mode to another, press button A to return to the MENU display, and then press the corresponding button to select the desired mode.
[MENU display]
q If "CHR" is flashing in the MENU display, the measurement is in progress in the STOPWATCH mode.
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q CHANGING BETWEEN NORMAL AND ENLARGED DISPLAYS
In all modes, you can choose between the normal display that shows all the data in four rows and the enlarged display that shows the main data in three rows.
D
With each press, the normal and enlarged displays alternately appear.
Ex. : In TIME/CALENDAR mode
D
D
[Normal display]
[Enlarged display]
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TIME/CALENDAR MODE
q Once the time/calendar of your area is set in the TIME/CALENDAR mode, the times of the 38 cities covered in the WORLD TIME mode will be set automatically. [. . . ] Lap time Split time Lap No.
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q MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION
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The first 199 lap and split times are automatically stored in memory. The stored data can be recalled either during or after the measurement.
Recall mark
B
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Press to activate the memory recall function. With each press, the stored data are recalled from the oldest to the newest. With each press, the stored data are recalled from the newest to the oldest. Press to return to STOPWATCH mode.
B
C
C
or
E
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B E
* In memory recall after measurement, the oldest measurement in memory is displayed first. In memory recall during measurement, the newest one is displayed first.
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TIMER MODE
English
q Two types of timers are available: 10-channel preset timer and adjustable timer. q The adjustable timer can be set for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes in one minute increments.
D
Press in MENU display to show TIMER mode.
B
Current time Set time
C D
A
E
Number of times the countdown is repeated
PRESET TIMER SETTING
E
Press repeatedly to select the desired preset time. 15
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
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5 minutes
10 minutes Adjustable timer
1 hour
45 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
ADJUSTABLE TIMER SETTING
E
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Press to select the adjustable timer (See above). Press and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to show ADJUSTABLE TIMER SETTING display. (Decreasing order)
Hour Minutes
B
w
D
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C
or
E
16 w
B
Press to return to TIMER mode.
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TIMER OPERATION
C
START
C
STOP
C
C
STOP
E
RESET
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RESTART
* Restart and stop of the timer can be repeated by pressing button C. To stop it manually, press any of the buttons.
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WORLD TIME MODE
English
q The time of 38 cities in different time zones throughout the world can be displayed together with their respective country codes for overseas telephone calls.
E
Press in MENU display to show WORLD TIME mode.
B
Current time of selected city
C
Country code
D A E
City mark
C
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or
E
Press to select the desired city.
* The name of the selected city scrolls from right to left.
q CHANGEOVER BETWEEN STANDARD TIME AND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
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B
If daylight saving time is in effect in the selected city, press to show it.
* With each press of button B, the standard time and daylight saving time of the selected city are alternately shown.
q TIME DIFFERENCES AND COUNTRY CODES
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time GMT ± (hours) 0 0 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 + 3. 5 +4 + 4. 5 City mark GMT LON PAR ROM BER ATH CAI JRS MOW JED RUH THR DXB KBL City name Greenwich London* Paris* Rome* Berlin* Athens* Cairo* Jerusalem* Moscow* Jeddah Riyadh Tehran* Dubai Kabul Country name United Kingdom United Kingdom France Italy Germany Greece Egypt Israel Russia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Iran United Arab Emirates Afghanistan (As of April 1998) Country code 44 44 33 39 49 30 20 972 7 966 966 98 971 93
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GMT ± (hours) +5 + 5. 5 +6 + 6. 5 +7 +8 +8 +9 + 9. 5 + 10 + 11 + 12 - 10 -9 -8 -8 -7 -6 -5 -5 -4 -3 -3 -1
City mark KHI DEL DAC RGN BKK HKG BJS TYO ADL SYD NOU WLG HNL ANC YVR LAX DEN CHI NYC YMQ CCS BUE RIO PDL
City name Karachi Delhi Dhaka Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong Beijing Tokyo Adelaide* Sydney* Nouméa Wellington* Honolulu Anchorage* Vancouver* Los Angeles* Denver* Chicago* New York* Montreal* Caracas Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro* Azores Is. *
Country name Pakistan India Bangladesh Myanmar Thailand China China Japan Australia Australia New Caledonia New Zealand U. S. A. For battery replacement, we recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER and request SEIKO CR2025 battery.
* The battery life may be less than 2 years if: · the alarm is used more than once a day, · the illuminating light is used more than 3 times a day, · the confirmation sound is used more than 50 times a day.
q Battery life indicator When all the digits start flashing, replace the battery with a new one as soon as possible. We suggest that you have the battery replaced by a SEIKO DEALER.
* Even though the display is flashing, time accuracy is not affected.
q Necessary procedure after battery change After the battery is replaced with a new one, or an abnormal display (broken digits, etc. ) appears, follow the procedure below to reset the IC. Press and hold buttons A, B, C and E at the same time for 2 to 3 seconds. 25
* The display will become blank, and the MENU display will appear when the buttons are released.
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Then, press button A.
* The display at right will appear. * Before using the watch, set the time/calendar and then the alarm.
B
C
A WARNING
E
q Do not remove the battery from the watch. q If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
q Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, and never expose it to fire. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery. 26
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
s WATER RESISTANCE
Condition of use Indication on case back Degree of water resistance* Non-water resistant Accidental contact with water such as rain and splashes Swimming, Taking a bath yachting and and shallow diving taking a shower Scuba diving** and saturation diving
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No indication WATER RESISTANT WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR WATER RESISTANT 10/15/20 BAR
No
No
No
No
3 bar
Yes
No
No
No
5 bar
Yes
Yes
No
No
10/15/20 bar
Yes
Yes
Yes
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q Non-water resistant
· If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
q Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar
· Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the 5 bar WR watch in fresh water and dry it completely. · When taking a shower with a water resistant 5 bar watch, or taking a 10/15/20 bar WR bath with a water resistant 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following: * Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet with soapy water or shampoo. [. . . ] Please contact your AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER if you wish to have a new panel fitted (guaranteed one year).
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SPECIFICATIONS
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1 2 3 4 Frequency of crystal oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycles per second) Loss/gain (monthly rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 20 seconds at normal temperature range (5° C ~ 35° C) (41° F ~ 95° F) Operational temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10° C ~ +50° C (14° F ~ 122° F) Display system TIME/CALENDAR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]