FE709250E - Watch CITIZEN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FE709250E CITIZEN

Thank you for purchasing a CITIZEN watch. To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. Please confirm that the CITIZEN International Guarantee Card is included for your possible claim.

Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.

Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use.

After reading, be sure to store this manual in a safe place should it be needed for future reference.

* The case has different features depending on the model.

Details of model specific features may not be outlined in this manual. See

"http://www.citizenwatch.jp/support/default.htm".

To determine the movement number

Your watch features a case number engraved on the case back (refer to figure to the right).

On the case back, a number composed of four + six alphanumeric characters (or more) is engraved.

In the example on the right, "1234" is the movement number.

The engraving position may differ depending on watch model.

Safety Precautions

This manual may contain certain safety advisories. Your watch should be used in accordance with these advisories at all times to ensure optimal enjoyment of your watch and to prevent injury to yourself, other persons and/or damage to property.

■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:

⚠️ DANGER	Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
⚠️ WARNING	May cause serious injury or death
⚠️ CAUTION	May or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage

Safety Precautions

- Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:

	Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed and/or precautions that should be observed.
	Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited use and/or operation advisory.

Table of contents

Features 7

Guide to Charging Time 8

Notes Before Use 10

Component identification 13

Setting the Time 14

Setting the Calendar (For models with Date/Day indication) 16

Eco-Drive (solar powered) Watch Handling Precautions ..... 18

Water resistance 22

Precautions and usage limitations 25

Maintenance 30

Information 31

Specifications 32

Features

♦ Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch

The watch operates by converting sunlight and other light into electrical energy. Once the rechargeable cell is fully charged, the watch will function for approximately 8 months.

- Insufficient charge warning

If the power becomes very low, the second hand advances at 2-second intervals, indicating that charging is necessary. When the second hand starts to advance at 2-second intervals, expose the watch to light until it is fully charged.

If the watch is not exposed to light within approximately 5 days after the insufficient charge warning starts, the watch will stop.

- Quick start function

When the stopped watch is exposed to light, it starts operating again.

After quick start, expose the watch to light until it is fully charged. Set the correct time before using the watch.

Guide to Charging Time

Below are the approximate times needed for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.

Illuminance (Lx)	Environment	Charging time (approximate)
		Charging time to work for one day	Charging time to start working normally (second hand moves in 1-second steps) when the rechargeable cell is empty	Charging time to the fully charged state when the rechargeable cell is empty
10000 to 100000	Outdoors (sunny sky, cloudy sky)	7 to 25 minutes	4 to 15 hours 30 to 120 hours
3000	20 cm under a fluorescent lamp (30 W')	50 minutes	30 hours 240 hours
500 Interior lighting 4 hours		200 hours —

Guide to Charging Time

To charge the rechargeable cell fully, it is recommended to expose the dial to direct sunlight. A fluorescent lamp or interior lighting does not have sufficient illumination to charge the rechargeable cell fully.

This watch will run for approximately 8 months from a full charge without further exposure to light.

Notes Before Use

Notes before use - Protective stickers

Prior to the watch being shipped from the manufacturing plant, its glass, case, metal band, and metal parts of the clasp are covered with stickers to protect them from getting fingerprints or scratches during transit from the plant to the store. If the watch is worn without first removing these stickers, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.

Notes Before Use

Notes on charging your watch

This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.

sufficiently. Try to keep the watch exposed to light sufficient for charging.

Notes Before Use

- About the crown

Some models use screw down system for the crown.

Accidental operations can be prevented when the watch is not being operated by locking the crown. To operate the watch, release the lock.

performed without locking or unlocking the crown.

Before operation After operation

Unlock the crown

Rotate the crown to the

left (counterclockwise).

When the screw lock is released, the crown extends to the normal position.

Lock the crown

Press the crown and rotate it to the right (clockwise) to tighten the screw lock.

Component identification

Hour hand Second hand Date/Day indicator (if equipped) Crown Minute hand MON 7

* The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.

Setting the Time

Setting the Time

1 Pull the crown out to position 2.

Pull out the crown just as the second hand is at the 0 second position in order to accurately align to the second.

2 Rotate the crown to set the time.

minutes and then return it to the correct time.

3 Press the crown back into its normal position.

Refer the time signal and push the crown to set the time.

Water may enter your watch.

Setting the Calendar (For models with Date/Day indication)

Avoid adjusting the calendar when the hands indicate the following times.

The calendar may not be changed correctly.

Date indication model:

Approximately from 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Date/Day indication model:

Approximately from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

1

Pull the crown out to position 1.

Setting the Calendar (For models with Date/Day indication)

2

Rotate the crown counterclockwise to set the date.

For models with Day indication: Rotate the crown clockwise to set the day.

* Some models are designed to show the day indication in languages other than Japanese and English.

3

Press the crown back into its normal position.

Water may enter your watch.

Eco-Drive (solar powered) Watch Handling Precautions

as long shirt or coat sleeves will prevent your watch from receiving light sufficient for charging. In these instances, supplemental charging may be needed.

receives light for charging and will continue to operate properly. Storing your watch in dark places for extended periods of time may cause the stored energy to become depleted and your watch to stop.

Eco-Drive (solar powered) Watch Handling Precautions

CAUTION Recharging Precautions

this may cause damage to sensitive components and the watch to malfunction.

Examples:

a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp.
* When charging your watch under an incandescent lamp,

the lamp and the watch to avoid excessive heat. Never use a halogen lamp for recharging as these generate excessive heat.

Diagram showing a crossed-out car with a speedometer and thermometer, indicating no vehicle or traffic violation.

the dashboard of a vehicle.

However, after an extended period of time, power consumption may increase due to deterioration of lubrication in the movement. This may result in shorter than expected run time. Be sure to have your watch regularly inspected by an Authorized Service Center.

Note: Regular maintenance is not covered under the terms of the warranty.

WARNING Handling of Rechargeable Cell

If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.

If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

your municipality regarding collection of batteries to prevent the risk of fire or environmental contamination.

WARNING Use Only the Specified Rechargeable Cell

Your watch is designed to operate only with the original type of rechargeable cell. It is not designed to run or be used with a conventional type of battery. Installing such a battery may result in overcharging which may cause the battery to burst. This can cause damage to the watch and injury to the wearer.

If for any reason the rechargeable cell needs replacement, be sure to use only the original type rechargeable cell. We recommend contacting your nearest Authorized Service Center for this service.

Water resistance

Water resistance

WARNING Water Resistance

The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly.

(The unit "1bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)

Name	Indication	Specification	Minor exposure to water (washing face, rain, etc.)	Swimming and general washing work	Skin diving, marine sports	Scuba diving using an air tank	Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet
	Dial or Case back
Non-water resistant Non-water resistant			NO NO NO NO NO
water resistant watch		Water-resistant to 3 atmospheres	OK NO NO NO NO
Upgraded everyday use water-resistant watch	5 bar	Water-resistant to 5 atmospheres	OK OK NO NO NO
	10/20 bar	Water-resistant to 10 or 20 atmospheres	OK OK OK NO NO

Water-related use
Minor exposure to water (washing face, rain, etc.)	Swimming and general washing work	Skin diving, marine sports	Scuba diving using an air tank	Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet
NO NO NO NO NO
OK NO NO NO NO
OK OK NO NO NO
OK OK OK NO NO

Water resistance

your face or in the rain, but is not to be immersed in water.

while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving.

while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.

amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush. If your watch is not water resistant, be sure not to get the case of the watch wet.

Precautions and usage limitations

CAUTION To Avoid Injury

others,

excessively hot. This may result in burns to the wearer and/or malfunction of your watch.

damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.

CAUTION Precautions

down type, be sure it is properly screwed down (locked) to the case.

moisture and cause damage to sensitive components.

Authorized Service Center for inspection and/or repair.

excessive perspiration, thoroughly rinse with fresh water and wipe completely dry with a soft cloth. If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, buttons, etc.) may come off.

CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch

perspiration. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash. Be sure to keep your strap dry and clean.

allow adequate ventilation.

Since these stains may become permanent, take caution when wearing your watch with items that may transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, dyed bracelets, etc.).

that has become dried, brittle, or cracked to prevent loss due to strap failure.

temperature. Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications.

the watch may malfunction if exposed to intense static electricity.

of this motor can be disturbed if the watch is subjected to magnetic items resulting in the malfunction of the watch. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic items such as "health" bracelets or necklaces, coin trays, latches found in cabinets and refrigerators, certain clasps of handbags and cell phone pouches, cell phone speakers, certain sporting accessories, MRI equipment, etc.

or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.

gasoline, nail-polish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.) are allowed to come in contact with the watch, they may cause discoloration, deterioration and damage materials of the watch. Be careful when handling these chemicals. Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case.

CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean

become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter.

Note: Do not operate the crown or any buttons when the watch is wet.

undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing. Keep your watch clean at all times.

unnoticed accumulations of dirt and foreign matter caused by normal wear. Accumulated matter may cause rust, discoloration, and premature wear. Be sure to regularly clean your watch with a soft cloth. If severe accumulations occur, you may need to have your case and/or bracelet professionally cleaned.

also occur due to certain allergies beyond our control. If this occurs, immediately discontinue use of your watch and consult your physician.

perspiration and/or accumulated dirt. To maximize the life of your strap, be sure to keep your leather band clean and dry by wiping it with a soft cloth each day.

CAUTION Caring for Your Watch

perspiration, dirt or moisture and store in a proper location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity.

Maintenance

Daily maintenance

become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter.

remove dust and dirt stuck in the gaps in a metal band.

Periodical inspections

Your watch needs an inspection once every two or three years for safety and longer usage. To keep your watch water-resistant, the gaskets and other components need to be replaced regularly. Other parts need to be inspected and replaced if necessary.

Always ask for genuine Citizen parts upon replacement.

Information

About the Watch with Luminous Paint

Your watch may feature luminous treatment to the dial and hands to aid you in reading the watch in dimly lit environments. This luminous treatment stores light from both natural and artificial sources. It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material that may be harmful to the environment or human body.

distance from the light source, exposure time and amount/size of luminous treatment.

bright and gradually diminish over a period of hours. The duration of visible light emission will vary with type of and duration of light exposure as well as size of luminous features of your watch.

Specifications

Model	J7 /J8	Type	Analog solar-powered watch
Timekeeping accuracy	Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation
Operating temperature range
Display functions	day indication)
Continuous operation times	Approx. 8 months (Normal use condition)
Battery	Rechargeable cell (lithium button cell), 1pc.
Additional functions	Insufficient charge warning function (2-second interval movement)