CITIZEN BM6010-55A, BM6010-55E, BM6014-54A, BM6550-58E, BM6552-52E User Manual

CONTENTS
A. BEFORE USING..........................................................................................	2
B. SETTING THE TIME AND CALENDAR......................................................	3
C. FUNCTIONS OF SOLAR POWERED WATCH ..........................................	6
Insufficient Charge Warning Function..........................................................	7
Quick Start Function ....................................................................................	7
Overcharge Prevention Function .................................................................	7
D. CARE AND HANDLING DURING CHARGING ..........................................	8
E. ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE CELL ......................................................	9
F. TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING .........................................................	10
G. IN THESE CASES .....................................................................................	12
H. PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................	14
I. SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................	20

English

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A. BEFORE USING

This watch is not powered by a conventional battery, but is powered by converting light to electrical energy.

Before using, be sure to fully charge your watch by exposing it to light. (See “F. TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING”, for charge time reference)

Once fully charged, the watch will continue to run for approximately 6 months without additional charging. We do recommend exposing your watch to light every day to ensure optimum performance. Always be sure to recharge the watch before it stops.

Your watch features an Overcharge Prevention Function so there is no need to worry about overcharging your watch.

A special energy storage cell is used to store electrical energy. This special cell does not require replacement and is a clean energy unit that does not use any toxic substances.

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B. SETTING THE TIME AND CALENDAR

[1]Three-hand models without calendar display

*If your watch has a screw-type crown, lift up the crown to loosen it before operation. Be sure to press the crown down firmly after operation.

Solar cell

Time-setting position

Crown

Normal position

Setting the time

1.Stop the second hand by pulling out the crown.

2.Turn the crown to set the time.

3.After setting the time, firmly push the crown back into its normal position.

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[2]Models with calendar (date and weekday) display

*If your watch has a screw-type crown, lift up the crown to loosen it before operation. Be sure to press the crown down firmly after operation.

[Date display models]	[Date, day of the week
	display models]

Solar cell	Calendar setting
	position
	Time
	setting
	position
7	Crown

Normal position

Date

Solar cell	Calendar setting
	position
	Time
	setting
	position
SUN 7	Crown

Normal position

Date, day of the week

The position of the calendar may differ depending on models.

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Setting the time

1.Stop the second hand by pulling the crown out to the 2nd click (time setting position).

2.Turn the crown to set the time.

3.The watch will start after the crown is firmly pushed back into its normal position.

Setting the calendar

1.Pull the crown out to the 1st click (calendar setting position).

2.Set the desired date by turning the crown counterclockwise.

3.Set the desired day of the week by turning the crown clockwise.

•In the case of date display models, turning the crown clockwise will result in the loose play of the crown.

4.After you have set the calendar, be sure to press the crown back to its normal position.

•Do not adjust the calendar when the watch is reading as below. Otherwise the calendar may not change correctly.

*Date display models ..... between 9:00 pm and 1:00 am

*Date, day of the week display models ..... between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am

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C. FUNCTIONS OF SOLAR POWERED WATCH

If the charge becomes insufficient, a warning function will operate and the display changes, as below.

If insufficient charge continues

Normal time	Insufficient charge
display	warning display

If insufficiently charged

Stop

If charged sufficiently

One second		Two second	If insufficiently charged and time is set
interval movement		interval movement

When the watch is exposed to light, the Quick Start Function will begin operating and the second hand will start moving. The correct time can be set once the watch is fully charged.

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