User manual SEIKO V145

[. . . ] Elapsed time TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH WATER RESISTANCE ANALOGUE QUARTZ SOLAR Cal. V145 Most Regular models Second hand Hour hand Minute hand q The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time. 1 Turn the rotating bezel to align its " " mark with Minute hand. 2 Condition of use Indication on case back Degree of water resistance* Non-water resistant 3 bar Read the number on the rotating bezel that Minute hand points to. Start 1 2 2 Accidental Swimming, yachting contact and with water taking a such as shower rain and splashes No No Taking a bath and shallow diving Scuba diving** 3 4 No indication WATER RESISTANT WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR WATER RESISTANT 10/15/20 BAR DIVER'S 200 M No No 5 CROWN INSTRUCTIONS Printed in Japan Copyright © 2001 by NSYV145 2001-9 Printed on recycled paper Date Diver's Watch models / Some Regular models Screw lock crown type Hour hand Second hand Minute hand FEATURES q POWERED BY LIGHT ENERGY q NO NEED FOR BATTERY CHANGE q LASTS FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER FULL CHARGE q ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION q INSTANT-START FUNCTION q OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION q 200 METER WATER RESISTANCE (For Diver's Watch) q ROTATING BEZEL (For Diver's Watch) q SCREW DOWN CROWN (For Diver's Watch) If your watch is a diver's watch, "DIVER'S 200 M" is inscribed on the dial. Please read the instructions pertaining to your watch. HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH TO CHARGE THE WATCH q When you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the watch to light. [. . . ] a) Normal position : Free b) First click : Date setting c) Second click : Time setting 700 1, 000 Light source 60-watt incandescent light Fluorescent light Environment A Distance of 60 cm (2 ft. ) Office, overhead Time required (approx. ) B C 15 hours 11 hours 6 hours 2 hours 80 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 8 minutes 60 minutes 50 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes 6 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION s Wear the watch so that it is not covered by your clothes. s When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as possible. * Make sure that the watch temperature does not exceed 50° C. 250 hours 175 hours 120 hours 40 hours 22 hours 10 hours 10 hours 3 hours Diver's Watch models / Some Regular models Screw lock crown type Rotating bezel Hour hand Minute hand 5, 000 10, 000 10, 000 3, 000 Distance of 70 cm 30-watt fluorescent light (2 ft. 4 in. ) Distance of 20 cm 30-watt fluorescent light (8 in. ) Distance of 12 cm 30-watt fluorescent light (5 in. ) Distance of 3 cm 30-watt fluorescent light (1 in. ) Sun Sun Cloudy weather Fair weather NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY q This watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive use with the watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches, therefore, battery replacement is not necessary. q The solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the natural environment. 50 a 2 b c d CROWN 100, 000 40 SOLAR DIVERS 200M A: for full charge Date B: for 1-second intervals C: to maintain 1-day usage Second hand The solar cell is installed under the dial. a) b) c) d) Screwed-in position Normal position : Free First click : Date setting Second click : Time setting The values in this column represent the charging times required until Second hand moves constantly at 1-second intervals after the watch starts operating with Second hand moving at 2-second intervals. Even if the watch is not charged for the time specified in the column, Second hand may temporarily move at 1-second intervals. But, it will soon resume moving at 2-second intervals, and therefore, charge the watch for more than the specified period. CAUTION q Never insert a conventional silver oxide battery in your watch as it may explode, generate an intense heat or catch fire. The watch is so designed that even if the battery is installed in the watch, the watch will not operate. q The above table provides only a general guideline. q When the watch is fully charged, it will keep operating for approximately 6 months. 30 3 When the watch is charged after it has completely stopped, set the date and time before wearing the watch. 8 2 Keep the watch exposed to the light until Second hand moves at 1-second intervals. 7 3 Yes No No No 5 bar Yes Yes No No * The rotating bezel turns only counterclockwise for safety's sake. 10/15/20 bar Yes Yes Yes No CROWN 1 Unscrew by turning counterclockwise. 4 Pull out to second click when Second hand is at the 12 o'clock position. 5 6 7 Push back in to normal position in accordance with a time signal. 8 While pressing, turn clockwise to screw in completely. PRECAUTIONS FOR DIVING for Diver's Watch model Before diving Check that: · the watch operates normally. If it is moving at 2-second intervals, do not use the watch for diving. (For recharging the watch, see "HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH") · the time and date are properly indicated. · the rotating bezel turns counterclockwise smoothly (the rotation must not be too loose or too tight) and the " " mark aligns with the minute hand. · there are no visible cracks in the crystal or the watch band. · the strap or bracelet is securely fastened to the watch case. · the buckle or clasp keeps the strap or bracelet firmly secured to the wrist. [. . . ] Temperatures over 50° C (122° F) or below ­5° C (+23° F) may cause a slight time loss or gain or shorten the duration within which the watch keeps operating. However, the above conditions will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature. MAGNETISM Your watch will be adversely affected by strong magnetism. Keep it away from close contact with magnetic objects. CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET To prevent possible rusting of the case and bracelet, wipe them periodically with a soft dry cloth. N S SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency of crystal oscillator . . [. . . ]