CITIZEN BN0001-01L, BN0000-04H, BN0088-03E, BN0090-01E, BN0095-08A 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 ENERGY STORAGE CELL...................................................	9
F. TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING .........................................................	10
G. IN THESE CASES .....................................................................................	12
H. DO NOT USING THIS WATCH WHILE DIVING WHEN... ........................	14
I. WHEN USING FOR DIVING......................................................................	15
J. USING THE ROTATING BEZEL...............................................................	18
K. PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................	20
L. SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................	26

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

W 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		Solar cell	Calendar setting
	position			position
		Time		Time
		setting
				setting
		position
				position
	7	Crown	SUN 7	Crown
	Normal position			Normal position
	Date			Date, day of the week

W 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.

W 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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W Insufficient Charge Warning Function

The second hand changes to a two second

interval movement to indicate insufficient recharging.

Even in such a case, the watch keeps correct time, but about 4 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

2 sec	2	sec

Two second interval movement

The watch will stop if it is completely discharged.

It will begin to operate soon after it is exposed to light.

(However, the time to start may vary according to the brightness of the light.)

W Overcharge Prevention Function

You can recharge your watch without worry.

Once the special energy storage cell is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function comes into operation and prevents over-charging of the energy storage cell.

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D. CARE AND HANDLING DURING CHARGING

W Notes on Use

To maintain optimal performance, be sure to expose your watch to light regularly.

Please note that if you wear long sleeves, your watch may be hidden from light and may result in insufficient charging. As such, additional exposure to light may be necessary.

• When you take your watch off, be sure to place it in as bright an area as possible.

W Notes on recharging

•Avoid recharging your watch in areas of high temperatures (over about 60 °C / 140 °F), otherwise the sensitive components of the watch may become damaged. (e.g.) Incandescent lights generate heat sufficient to damage your watch. Be sure to

keep the watch at least 50cm (20inches) away from the bulb so no damage occurs. We do not recommend the use of Halogen bulbs for recharging.

Never place your watch on the dashboard or rear deck of a vehicle as the heat generated in these areas can damage your watch.

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E. ABOUT THE ENERGY STRAGE CELL

Unlike ordinary watches, the special energy storage cell used in your watch does not need regular replacement. This is a clean energy cell that will last the life of the watch.

CAUTION:

The energy cell should last the life of the watch. Never allow anyone other than an Authorized Service Center to replace this cell. The movement is designed to operate with only the original energy storage cell. If an alternate cell is installed, such as a conventional battery, the battery may become overcharged resulting in damage to the movement and/or bursting of the cell, which could cause injury to the user.

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