Citizen Quartz 0580, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...s may be equipped with external features calculation scale tachymeter etc Visual guides for operation of such external features can also be found on the website To check the movement number A case number 4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters is engraved on the case back Figure on the right The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watc...

Page 4: ...advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury WARNING Can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows Warning caution symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should ...

Page 5: ...metal parts Band adjustment We do not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself If not adjusted correctly the band may become detached leading to an injury or loss of your watch Some retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase For band adjustment we recommend you consult the retailer where the watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center Som...

Page 6: ...onent identification 5 Setting the time 6 Setting the date 7 Using the alarm 8 Using the chronograph 10 Resetting the chronograph hands 12 Tachymeter feature When provided 14 Water resistance 16 Precautionary items and usage limitations 18 Specifications 24 ...

Page 7: ...ng the alarm hand Component identification Hour hand Chronograph hour hand Alarm indication hand Second hand or chronograph 1 20 second hand The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch Chronograph minute hand Minute hand Alarm hand Crown Button B Button A Button C Chronograph second hand ...

Page 8: ...ime 3 When the crown is pushed back to position 0 by a time signal the watch starts running again 0 1 2 Tips for AccurateTime Setting First of all with the second hand stopped at the 0 second position advance the minute hand 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the correct time Secondly adjust it back to the correct time Finally push in the crown by a time signal to set the time accurately Setting the time Min...

Page 9: ...he hours of around 9 00 PM and 1 00 AM the date may not change on the next day Before setting the date be sure to move the hands outside of this time range The date is displayed based on a 31 day cycle For months with 30 days and February the date should be manually set to the first day of the following month by turning the crown 3 After the date has been set push the crown back to position 0 0 1 ...

Page 10: ...nd reaches the alarm hand 0 1 Setting the alarm time 1 Pull the crown out to position 1 2 Turn the crown clockwise to set the alarm hand to the desired time Please note that if you turn the crown counterclockwise the date will be changed 3 Push the crown back to position 0 Using the alarm Alarm hand Alarm indication hand Button C ...

Page 11: ... ON Button C returned to the normal position Alarm OFF The alarm ON OFF may be indicated on the display panel depending on the model Stopping the alarm While the alarm is sounding return button C to the normal position to stop the alarm Alarm sound The alarm will sound for 15 seconds followed by 2 minutes and 45 seconds of silence each time The alarm sound will repeat 5 times until the alarm is se...

Page 12: ...s time continuously for 30 seconds after starting and then stops at the 0 second position After finishing measurement press button B to stop the chronograph function Otherwise it keeps consuming the battery power and the battery life will be shorter Using the chronograph Chronograph second hand Chronograph minute hand Chronograph hour hand Chronograph 1 20 second hand Button B Button A ...

Page 13: ...chronograph starts and stops repeatedly with a confirmation tone The chronograph 1 20 second hand stops at the 0 second position in 30 seconds after startingthechronograph Subsequently whenbutton B ispressedtostopthechronograph the chronograph 1 20 second hand advances rapidly to display the measured time 3 Press button A to reset the chronograph All hands return to the 0 position Using the chrono...

Page 14: ...ese hands may also move slightly and show inaccurate time if the watch has been given a strong shock In such cases reset the chronograph hands to the 0 position according to the following procedures Chronograph second hand Chronograph minute hand Chronograph hour hand Chronograph 1 20 second hand Resetting the chronograph hands Button B Button A ...

Page 15: ...3 Press button A to set the chronograph 1 20 second hand to the 0 position The chronograph hands can be advanced rapidly by pressing and holding down button A or B 4 Once the hands have been zeroed reset the time and push the crown back to position 0 5 Press button A to make sure that the chronograph hands are reset to the 0 position Resetting the chronograph hands ...

Page 16: ...14 Tachymeter Chronograph minute hand Tachymeter feature When provided ...

Page 17: ...ange maximum 60 seconds To determine the average speed start the chronograph simultaneously with the start of measurement Stop the chronograph at the point 1 kilometer away from the staring point An approximation of the average speed over that distance can be determined by the position of the second hand at that time For example if it takes 45 seconds to travel 1 kilometer then the average speed o...

Page 18: ...istance Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch 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 WATER RESIST ANT bar may also be indicated as W R bar Non water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture Take ca...

Page 19: ...e 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 Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 5 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while swimming but is not to worn while skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 10 20 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while skin diving but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium g...

Page 20: ... is a risk of damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fastened Take off your watch before going to bed CAUTION Precautions Always use the watch with the crown pushed in normal position If the crown is of the screw lock type make sure it is securely locked Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet Water may enter the watch causing damage to vi...

Page 21: ...to replace the band periodically The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet fading peeling of adhesive owing to the properties of the material Moreover wet leather may cause a rash It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet even if the watch itself is water resistant Do not wear the band too tightly Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow adequa...

Page 22: ...ir shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not purchased directly from them Temperature The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications Magnetism Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor ...

Page 23: ...nner benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents including gasoline nail polish remover cresol bathroom cleaners and adhesives water repellent etc are allowed to come into contact with the watch they may discolor dissolve or crack the materials Be careful when handling these chemicals Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the ban...

Page 24: ...caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing Keep your watch clean at all times The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin If you think there is something wrong discontinue wearing the watch immediately and consult your physician In the case of accumulation of sweat or dirt on a metal band or case clean thoroughly using a brush and neut...

Page 25: ...or moisture and store in a proper location avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity When Luminous Paint is used for your watch The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place The luminous paint stores light daylight or artificial light and glows in a dark place It is free from any radioactive substance or any other materia...

Page 26: ...40 F Additional functions Calendar Date Alarm 3 minute snooze type sounding for 15 seconds and no sounding for 2 minutes and 45 seconds repeated 5 times Chronograph Measurement and display for up to 12 hours in 1 20 second units Battery life Approximately 2 years in the case of using the alarm for 15 seconds day and the chronograph for 12 hours day Battery no 280 44 SR927W 1pc Specifications are s...

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