Seiko W524 User Manual

Cal. W524

INSTRUCTIONS (P. 3)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 18)
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 33)
ISTRUZIONI (P. 48)
INSTRUCCIONES (P. 63)
INSTRUÇÕES (P. 78)
用法説明 (93 頁)

You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Digital Quartz Watch Cal. W524. For best results, please
read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO Digital Quartz Watch.
Please keep this manual handy for ready reference.

Sie sind jetzt Besitzer einer SEIKO Digital-Quarzuhr Kal. W524. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsan-

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leitung vor Verwendung der Uhr sorgfältig durch und heben Sie sie gut auf.

Vous voici l’heureux propriétaire d’une montre numérique SEIKO quartz Cal. W524. Pour obtenir
d’excellentes performances de cet article SEIKO, veuillez lire attentivement cette brochure que
vous conserverez pour toute référence ultérieure.

Siete ora in possesso di un orologio SEIKO digitale al quarzo Cal. W524. Per ottenere i migliori
possibili risultati dal Vostro orologio, leggere attentamente le istruzioni di questo manuale prima
di utilizzare il Vostro orologio SEIKO digitale al quarzo. Conservare poi il manuale stesso per ogni
qualsiasi eventuale futuro riferimento.

Enhorabuena por su adquisición de un reloj SEIKO digital de cuarzo Cal. W524. Para óptimo
resultado, lea detenidamente las instrucciones de este folleto antes de usar el reloj. Guarde este
manual para consulta posterior.

Você pode sentir-se orgulhoso de possuir um Relógio SEIKO Quartz Digital Cal. W524. Para obter
os melhores resultados, leia atentamente as instruções contidas neste opúsculo antes de usar o
seu Relógio SEIKO Quartz Digital. Queira conservar este manual para referências futuras.

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CONTENTS

Page

MODE CHANGE ...................................................................................................... 5

TIME/CALENDAR MODE ........................................................................................ 6

ALARM MODE ........................................................................................................ 8

ILLUMINATING LIGHT ............................................................................................. 9

NOTES ON USING THE WATCH ............................................................................. 10

BATTERY CHANGE .................................................................................................. 12

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH................................................... 13

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 17

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CAL. W524

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TIME/CALENDAR

● The watch indicates the hour with the hour indicator bars and the minutes and seconds in

numerals.

● Month, date and day of the week are displayed in the CALENDAR display. The month is also

indicated by the month indicator bars.

● The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months except February of leap years.

DAILY ALARM

ILLUMINATING LIGHT (ELECTROLUMINESCENT PANEL)

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MODE CHANGE

With each press, the mode changes between TIME/CALENDAR and ALARM

A

alternately.

Hour indicator bars

TIME display
indicator

ALARM display
indicator

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B

A

TIME/CALENDAR mode

(TIME display)

C

D

➡

➡

A

ALARM mode

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TIME/CALENDAR MODE

● Hour/month indication: The number of lighted bars indicates the hour/month.

● The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months except February of leap years.

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SHOWING THE CALENDAR DISPLAY

Press and hold in TIME/CALENDAR mode.

C

* While the button is kept pressed, the CALENDAR display is shown instead of the TIME display.

Hour indicator bars

TIME display
indicator

Month indicator bars

CALENDAR display
indicator

C

A

➡

TIME display

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(10:08 59" a.m.)

CALENDAR display

(December 6th, Monday)

TIME/CALENDAR SETTING

C

A

D

Press for 2 to 3 seconds in TIME/CALEN-

A

DAR mode.

▼

Press to select the digits/bars to be ad-

▼

C

justed.

Seconds

▼

Press to set the flashing digits.

D

▼

Press to return to TIME display.

A

▲

Day

▲

Minutes

Date

▲

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▲

Hour

▲

Month

▲

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ALARM MODE

● The alarm can be set to ring on a 24-hour basis.

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ALARM TIME SETTING

Hour indicator bars

ALARM display
indicator

C

A

(Alarm time: 7:00 a.m.)

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D

Press to show ALARM mode.

A

▼

Press for 2 to 3 seconds.

A

▼

Press to select the digits/bars to be ad-

▼

C

justed.

▼

Press to set the flashing digits.

D

▼

Press to return to ALARM display.

A

* The alarm is automatically engaged.

Hour

▲

▲

Minutes

● ALARM ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT

With each press in ALARM mode, the

C

alarm is alternately engaged and disen-

C

Alarm engagement
indicator

gaged.

* When the alarm is engaged, the alarm engage-

ment indicator is displayed.

* At the designated time, the alarm rings for 20

seconds. To stop it manually, press any of the
buttons in any mode.

ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel)

Press in any mode.

B

B

* The display panel is illuminated for 3 seconds.

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NOTES ON USING THE WATCH

TIME/CALENDAR MODE

[TIME/CALENDAR SETTING]

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● The TIME or CALENDAR display is shown according to the digits/bars selected.

● While the second digits are flashing, press button D in accordance with a time signal. The seconds

are reset to “00”. When the seconds read any number from “30” to “59” and button D is pressed,
one minute is added and the seconds are reset to “00”.

● The flashing digits move quickly or the bars are lighted successively if button D is kept pressed.

● When setting the hour digits, check that AM/PM is properly set.

● If the watch is left untouched with the digits/bars flashing, it will automatically return to the TIME

display in 1 to 2 minutes.

● Note on unusual display:

While setting the time/calendar, all the segments of the display will light up if both buttons C and D
are pressed at the same time. This is not a malfunction. Press button A, C or D to return to the TIME
display, and then set the time/calendar again.

ALARM MODE

[ALARM TIME SETTING]

● The flashing digits move quickly or the bars are lighted successively if button D is kept pressed.

● When setting the hour digits, check that AM/PM is properly set.

● If the watch is left untouched with the digits/bars flashing, it will automatically return to the ALARM

display in 1 to 2 minutes.

● Alarm test: The alarm can be tested by keeping button C pressed in the ALARM mode. After the

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alarm is tested, press button C to engage/disengage the alarm as desired.

ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel)

● The electroluminescent panel loses its luminance as the battery voltage decreases. Also, its

luminance level decreases gradually with use.

● When the illuminating light becomes dim, replace the battery with a new one. If the illuminating light

remains dim after the battery is replaced, have the electroluminescent panel replaced with a new one
by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased, or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER. It will be
replaced at cost.

● While the illuminating light is used, the watch gives out a slight noise. However, this is not a

malfunction.

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BATTERY CHANGE

The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately
3 years. However, because the battery is inserted at the factory to check
the function and performance of the watch, its actual life once in your
possession may be less than the specified period. When the battery expires,
be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any malfunction. For
battery replacement, we recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED
SEIKO DEALER and request SEIKO CR2025 battery.

* The battery life may be less than 3 years if the alarm is used for more than 10 seconds

a day and/or the illuminating light more than once a day.

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3

Years

WARNING

● Do not remove the battery from the watch.

● 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

● Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, and never

expose it to fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire.

● The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause

battery leakage or damage to the battery.

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

■ WATER RESISTANCE

Indication on

case back

No indication

Condition

Degree
of water
resistance*

Non-water

resistant

of use

Accidental

contact with

water such
as rain and

splashes

No No No No

Swimming,

yachting and

taking a
shower

Taking a bath

and shallow

diving

Scuba

diving**

and

saturation

diving

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WATER

RESISTANT

WATER

RESISTANT

5 BAR

WATER

RESISTANT

10/15/20 BAR

3 bar

5 bar

10/15/20 bar

Yes No No No

Yes Yes No No

Yes Yes Yes No

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● Non-water resistant

• If the watch becomes wet, have it
checked by an AUTHORIZED

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SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE
CENTER.

● Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar

• Do not operate the buttons when
the watch is wet or in water.

5

bar WR

10/15/20

bar WR

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.

* If the watch is left in warm water, a slight

time loss or gain may be caused. This
condition, however, will be corrected when
the watch returns to normal temperature.

If used in sea water, rinse the
watch in fresh water and dry it
completely.

• When taking a shower with a water
resistant 5 bar watch, or taking a
bath with a water resistant 10, 15

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* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and

should not be considered as
corresponding to actual diving depth
since swimming movement tends to
increase the pressure at a given
depth. Care should also be taken on
diving into water.

** We recommend that you wear a

SEIKO Diver’s Watch for scuba
diving.

■ TEMPERATURES

Your watch works with stable

+50°C

accuracy within a temperature
range of 5°C and 35°C (41°F

-5°C

Temperatures over 50°C (122°F) or below
–5°C (+23°F) may cause a slight time loss
or gain or battery leakage or shorten the
battery life.
However, the above conditions will be
corrected when the watch returns to normal
temperature.

and 95°F).

■ SHOCKS & VIBRATION

Be careful not to drop your watch
or hit it against hard surfaces.

■ CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET

To prevent possible rusting of
the case and bracelet, wipe them
periodically with a soft dry cloth.

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■ MAGNETISM

Your watch will not be affected
by magnetism.

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■ CHEMICALS

Be careful not to expose the
watch to solvents, mercury,
cosmetic spray, detergents,

the case, bracelet, etc. may become
discolored, deteriorated or damaged.

adhesives or paints. Otherwise,

■ PERIODIC CHECK

It is recommended that the

2 - 3

Years

SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to
ensure that the case, buttons, gasket and
crystal seal remain intact.

watch be checked once every 2
to 3 years. Have your watch
checked by an AUTHORIZED

■ PRECAUTION REGARDING

CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

If your watch has a protective
film and/or a sticker on the case
back, be sure to peel them off
before using your watch.

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■ STATIC ELECTRICITY

The IC (Integrated Circuit) used

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from close contact with objects such as TV
screens which emit strong static electricity.

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in your watch will be affected by
static electricity which may disturb
the display. Keep the watch away

■ LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL

The normal life expectancy for
a liquid crystal panel is
approximately 7 years. After

7 Years

becoming difficult to read. Please contact
your AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or
SERVICE CENTER if you wish to have a
new panel fitted (guaranteed one year).

that it may decrease in contrast,

SPECIFICATIONS

1 Frequency of crystal oscillator .................. 32,768 Hz (Hz = Hertz … Cycles per second)

2 Loss/gain (monthly rate) ............................ Less than 30 seconds at normal temperature range (5° C ~

3 Operational temperature range ................. –5° C ~ +50° C (23° F ~ 122° F)

Desirable temperature range of use ......... 0° C ~ +50° C (32° F ~ 122° F)

4 Display system

TIME/CALENDAR mode ...................... Hour, minutes, seconds, “AM”/“PM” mark and TIME

ALARM mode ...................................... Hour, minutes, “AM”/“PM” mark and ALARM display

5 Display medium ........................................ Nematic Liquid Crystal, FEM (Field Effect Mode)

6 Battery ...................................................... SEIKO CR2025, 1 piece

7 IC (Integrated Circuit) ................................ C-MOS-LSI, 1 piece

* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.

35° C) (41° F ~ 95° F)

display indicator in the TIME display
Month, date, day of the week and CALENDAR display
indicator in the CALENDAR display

indicator
Alarm engagement indicator

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