8F32 - Quartz watch SEIKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 8F32 SEIKO

BATTERY CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS » For the care of your watch, see “TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH" in the attached Limited Warranty and Instruction Booklet.

SEIKO caAL. 4F32, 8F32, 8F33 PERPETUAL CALENDAR © Once set, the calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including February of leap years up to February 28, 2100. @ itindicates the month, date, day of the week (Cal. 8F33) and the number of years since the last leap year. HIGH ACCURACY © Loss/gain : Annual rate of less than 20 seconds Before using the watch: © Because the calendar is preadjusted at the factory, you only need to setthe time, date and day (Cal. 8F33), and the calendar will automatically update itself. © Before using the watch, be sure to read “HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR", and then, set the time, date and day (Cal. 8F33) correctly following the procedures in “TIME/DATE SETTING” and “DAY SETTING".

• In case the calendar indication is not correct after the time/date setting is made, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER. us!

€ CROUN Pull out to second click when Second hand is atthe 12 ‘clock position.

Turn in either direction to set the time and date.

Push back completely in accordance with a time signal. DAY SETTING (For Cal. 8F33) © Set the time and date first, and then, set the day of the week. Pull out to first click.

Turn counterclockwise to set the day.

Push back in to normal position. us!

Pull out to first click, and push back in to normal position within a second. © The watch shows the calendar in the following order.

The second hand moves quickly at five-second intervals and stops to indicate the number of years that have passed since the last leap year. Before pulling out the crown to the first click, check and remember where the second hand is so that you can read how many seconds it has advanced.

The current month is shown in the calendar frame for 5 seconds.

• January is represented by “1”, February "2", and so on. Current date [51% 18] The numeral in the calendar frame returns to the current date. Ex: May 8th

Ex: March 3rd Æ =) 5

• After the calendar has been displayed, the second hand starts moving quickly and then resumes normal movement.

HOW TO OPERATE THE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN (for models with screw lock type crown) © To unscrew the crown: Tum the crown counterclockwise. (Then, pull it ut for setting the time er checking the calendar) © To screw in the crown: With the crown at the normal position, turn it clackwise while pressing it

TIME, DATE AND DAY SETTING

© Wen setting the date and day, turn the crown counterclockwise to advance the date and day and cleckwise to move them back. The date and day change one day by turning the hour hand two full circles.

© The date changes between 11:48 p.m. and 0:30 a.m. while the watchis in operation and between 9:00 pm. and 3:00 a.m. when it is changed manually by turning the hands. Therefore, note the following. IAM/PM checking] When setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctiy set

• When setting the time by advancing the hands, turn the hour hand past the 3 o'clock marker. If the date advances, the time is set for the AM period. fit does not change, the time is set for the PM period.
• When setting the time by turning back the hands, turn the hour hand past the 9 o'clock marker. If the date moves back, the time is set for the PM period. If it does not change, the time is set for the AM period us!6U

ISetting the time between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.]

• Ifthe time is adjusted to the time period between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 .m., the date may not change properly. The watch, however, will indicate the date properly after 3:00 a.m.
• To prevent this from eccurring, first turn back the hour hand past 9:00 p.m., checking that the date moves back ta the previous day, and then, advance the hands to the desired time. © When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to minutes head of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact time. DAY SETTING © The day changes between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. while the watch is in operation and also when it is changed manually by turing the hands. © Do not change the day between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Otherwise, it may not change properly. If iis necessary to set the day during that time period, first change the time 10 any time outside it, set the day and then reset the correct time.

HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR

© 1fthe crown is pulled out to the second click instead of the first click and pushed back in to the normal position, the watch will not show the calendar. © Do not leave the crown at the first or second click when you use the watch, as this will shorten the battery life.

second must then be added or subtracted as a correction factor. This is known as a “leap second”. The leap second correction is executed every year or two simultaneously throughout the world on the basis of information collected by astronomical observatories all over the world. The correction is effected between 11:59:59" p.m. and 0:00'00" a.m. GMT either on December 31 or on June 30, during which one second is added or subtracted. When this happens, please adjust your watch accordingly. Please refer to your newspaper for information on the leap second. 5 The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately 5 years (Cal. 4F32) / 10 years (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33). [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 ICal. 4F32] possession may be less than the specified period. When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any mal- function. For battery replacement, we recommend that you contact an 10 AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER and request SEIKO CR1612 (Cal. 4F32) Years /SEIKO CR2412 (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33) battery.

• IFthe calendar checking function s used frequent}, the battery life may be less ICal. 8F32, 8F33] éhan the specified period us!

© Battery life indicator When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the normal one-second interval, replace the battery with a new one as soon as possible Otherwise, the watch will stop operating in two weeks. + The lime accuracy is not affected even if he second hand is moving at o-second intervals + While the second hand is moving at two-second intervals, the watch will not show the calendar even if the crowmn is pulled out to the first click. © Checking and adjustment of the calendar after battery change The calendar function is not affected by battery changes. However, after the battery is replaced with a new one, be sure to check that the calendar is correct. (See “HOW TO CHECK THE CALENDAR") Ifthe watch does not indicate the leap year, month and date correctly, have the watch adjusted by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER. À warninG © Do not remove the battery from the watch. @ lfitis necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.

À cAUTION © Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, expose it to fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire. ‘© Thebatteryis not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery. nd never SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency of crystal oscillator Lossgain (Annual rate) Operational temperature range Driving system Battery Battery life indicator IC {integrated Circuit 196,608 Hz (Hz = Hertz … Cycles per second 420 seconds when used on the wrist approximately 12 hours a day, at normal temperature range (B° C - 36°C) (41° F-95°F)

• Monthly rate of lass/gain may amount to approximately 4 seconds depending on the condition of use. 10°C - +60°C(14°F - 140°F) Step motor for the time indication Ulrasonie motor for the calendar indication SEIKO CR1612, 1 piece (Cal. 4F32) SEIKO CR2412, 1 piece (Cal. 8F32 and 8F33) CMOSLSI, 1 piece

• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. us!6U