ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely
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low level, the second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals instead of the
normal 1-second intervals.
In that case, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to light.
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Otherwise, the watch may stop operating in about 3 days. (For recharging the
watch, see "HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH")
TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION
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When wearing the watch, make sure that the watch is not covered by
clothing.
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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.
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NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY
This watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive use with
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the watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches, therefore, battery
replacement is not necessary.
The solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the natural
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environment.
CAUTION
Never insert a conventional silver oxide battery in your watch as it may
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explode, generate an intense heat or catch fire. The watch is so designed
that if a wrong bat ter y is installed in the watch, the watch will not
operate.
HOW TO OPERATE THE SCREW LOCK TYPE
CROWN (for models with screw lock type crown)
To unscrew the crown:
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Turn the crown counterclockwise. (Then, pull it out for time/calendar setting)
To screw in the crown:
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With the crown at the normal position, turn it clockwise while pressing it.
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