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TROUBLESHOOTING

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When the Following Messages are Displayed

Refer to each guide when either of the following messages is displayed.

The P.SAVE
is working.

→ P.52

The P.SAVE 
is working.

→ P.52

The watch has been
set to a mode for
which reception
cannot be performed.

→ P.60

The remaining
battery amount
is insufficient.

→ P.51

SLEEP

CHECK!

CHARGE

P.SAVE

The remaining
battery amount
is insufficient.

→ P.51

Nothing is displayed.

NO DISPLAY

All messages are lit.

Buttons    and  are

simultaneously pressed

at each mode of the

home time mode.

→ Press any button

to reset to the home

time mode.

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Page 40: ...bashi Shinmachi building 1 4 24 Shinmachi Nishi ku Osaka shi SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER 0120 612 911 toll free in Japan automatically connected to one of the above listed Seiko Service Centers close to where you are HEAD OFFICE 1 2 1 Shibaura Minato ku Tokyo ...

Page 41: ...arefully the instructions in this booklet for proper and safe use of your WIRED watch before start using it and keep this manual handy for easy reference CONTENTS ABOUT THIS WATCH CHARGING THE SOLAR BATTERY SETTING THE TIME BY RECIEVING RADIO SIGNAL WORLD TIME ALARM STOPWATCH TIMER TROUBLESHOOTING DIGITAL ...

Page 42: ...ith electricity The amount of energy stored in the watch can be checked by Display and Remaining Battery Amount SETTING THE TIME BY RECEIVING RADIO SIGNAL P 55 61 To receive radio signals This watch automatically receives radio signals to adjust the time every day Automatic reception is performed every hour from 2 AM to 4 AM Automatic reception ends upon completion of satisfactory reception During...

Page 43: ... the Stopwatch TIMER How to Use the Timer OTHERS About Massage Display Specifications Built in Illuminating Light The Electroluminescent Panel 62 62 63 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 69 TROUBLESHOOTING When the Following Messages are Displayed Troubleshooting Abnormal Display or Improper Function How to Reset the Built in IC CARE OF YOUR WATCH Place to keep your watch Care of Your Watch Rash and ...

Page 44: ... signals The latest reception result success failure and the date and time for which the latest reception was successfully performed can be confirmed Once fully charged the watch continues to run for approximately 3 months The approximate amount of energy stored in the watch s battery can be displayed The Power Save mode can be activated in order to reduce unnecessary energy consumption when the wa...

Page 45: ...in body W36 Series W37 Series Solar panel An antenna for radio signal reception is built in under the panel Built in antenna Light button Lighting of built in illuminating light Mode change Setting and adjustment Plus advance Setting and adjustment Minus Return From the following pages instructuions described use the illustration for the W36 series only W36 W37 A B C button functions are the same ...

Page 46: ...n at the bottom indicates the current mode Home time Local city code Local time Home time Calendar City code time difference Message Alarm set time Alarm set time Measurement time Timer set time World time P 62 Single time alarm P 64 Daily alarm P 65 Stopwatch P 66 Timer P 67 Home time P 47 ...

Page 47: ...stment Second Minute Hour Calendar adjustment Year Month Date 12H 24H Display change Contrast setting Power SAVE ON OFF Or when no button operation is performed for one minute the mode can be reset while in the process of setting Press once Press once Press once Press once Press once Press once Press once P 53 Settable portions flash Press or for setting This watch receives the official standard freq...

Page 48: ...ease remember to sufficiently charge the battery with reference to the display for proper use In the following cases there is a high likelihood that the battery may run out due to battery shortage A sleeve covers your watch while you are wearing it Continuously use or store in an environment where light is not likely to enter Charge the battery by applying light to the solar panel Display and remain...

Page 49: ...ating your watch for the first time or if your watch has stopped due to battery shortage charge the battery sufficiently according to the table on the left Approximately 15 minutes Approximately 1 hour Approximately 2 hours Approximately 28 hours Approximately 9 hours Approximately 23 hours Approximately 58 hours Approximately 5 hours Approximately 19 hours Approximately 39 hours Because the battery ...

Page 50: ...use your watch as it is Please remember to charge the battery How to Charge P 48 Medium level Liquid Crystal panel display 1 1 2 2 Sufficient Display and remaining battery amount The panel display indicates approximately the remaining battery amount Difference in the display according to the liquid crystal type ...

Page 51: ...attery up to condition After charging please use the watch as it is Low Extremely low Liquid Crystal panel display Remaining battery amount Nothing is displayed 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 Nothing is displayed in a place without light under conditions and 2 Stopwatch measured time and timer setting time are reset under condition How to charge P 48 How to Reset the Built in IC P 74 How to charge P 48 Adjust the ...

Page 52: ...ctions If button operation is not performed over a predetermined time without light the P SAVE power save function functions to prevent useless consumption of energy P SAVE flashes Button operation is not continuously performed for approximately 4 hours without light SLEEP flashes Button operation is not continuously performed for approximately 3 days without light Automatic reception is allowed at ...

Page 53: ...place it is recommended to turn off stop the P SAVE Turn on the P SAVE before normal use According to Various Settings on P 47 display the P SAVE ON OFF setting screen 1 Set the P SAVE Each pressing of the button switches ON OFF Press button or in one minute the mode is reset to the home time mode 2 Button Button or ...

Page 54: ...hortened It varies depending on use condition and storage place environment The secondary battery is an environmentally friendly clean energy storage device To check the time required for fully charging the watch Reference for Time Required to Charge P 49 When charging the watch do not place the watch in close proximity to an intense light source such as lighting equipment for photography spotligh...

Page 55: ...ease keep in mind that it does not function in other modes than the above Manual reception Radio signals can be compulsorily received by hand Manual reception functions in the home time mode It does not function in other modes than the above Reception can be satisfactorily performed depending on the reception environment According to the environment radio signals may not be properly received Check...

Page 56: ... yama transmitting station 40 KHz Kyushu Hagane yama transmitting station 60 KHz The reception range from each transmitting station is approximately 1 000 km 1 000 km radius of each station The watch may display the incorrect time if it fails to receive radio signals properly because of interference The watch may fail to receive radio signals depending on the location or reception conditions In su...

Page 57: ...ose to OA devices such as PC s fax machines and mobile phones Close to furniture made of steel such as a steel desk Place the watch where it can easily receive radio signals for example close to a window To enhance the reception of radio signals do not move the watch by changing the orientation of the watch tilting the watch etc while it is receiving radio signals This watch is equipped with the b...

Page 58: ...ing it to remain still Remove the watch from your wrist and place it in a location that can easily receive radio signals for example close to a window 1 2 3 Radio signal level display Unstable Stable Reception functions when the home time city code is TYO Tokyo SEL Seoul or HKG Hong Kong This watch receives the official standard frequency of Japan Radio signal strength is displayed in four stages Up...

Page 59: ... the home time mode 4 Could be received Could not be received If reception cannot be properly performed change the location or direction of the watch Also the reception environment varies even in the same location depending on the time zone Radio signals can easily be received during nighttime hours due to its characteristics After 10 sec or press once After 10 sec or press once Reset to the home ...

Page 60: ...de can be considered Reset according to the flowchart on the right side Stop the stopwatch How to use the stopwatch P 66 Stop the timer How to use the timer P 67 flashes The stopwatch is operating The city setting of the home time is incorrect Set the home time to TYO Tokyo SEL Seoul or HKG Hong Kong Various Settings P 47 flashes The timer is operating If this message is displayed This watch receives...

Page 61: ...e display is reset to the home time mode when one min has elapsed or by pressing button once The latest reception result success failure can be confirmed This is displayed in either mode Confirm the date and time for which the latest reception was successfully performed Reception can be performed Reception cannot be performed Example Reception was successful at 3 10 AM on December 8 In the home time...

Page 62: ... 6 5 hour 7 hour Universal Coordinated Time United Kingdom France Germany Greece Egypt Russia Iraq Iran United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Pakistan India Bangladesh Myanmar Thailand China South Korea Japan Australia Australia New Caledonia New Zealand U S A U S A U S A U S A U S A U S A Venezuela Brazil Azores Islands 8 hour 9 hour 9 hour 9 5 hour 10 hour 11 hour 12 hour 10 hour 9 hour 8 hour 7 hour...

Page 63: ...e UTC Universal Time Coordinated UTC is the universal standard time coordinated through international agreement It is used as the official time around the world Summer time DST Daylight Saving Time Summer time is daylight saving time Advancing the watch one hour to prolong daytime during longer daylight hours in summer Daylight saving time has been adopted in about 80 countries mainly in Europe and ...

Page 64: ...ed Set the alarm time 2 Press once Forward 1 min Long press Forward 15 min Plus Advance Minus Return When the time reaches the alarm time while setting the setting is reset and is displayed Simultaneously press buttons and to cancel the setting Radio signal reception cannot be made in this mode The reception is suspended when the alarm sounds during radio signal reception When the time reaches the...

Page 65: ... alarm that sounds everyday at the set time can be set Alarm ON OFF 3 Change the mode to the daily alarm mode according to Mode change on P 46 1 Pressing button or switches ON OFF Press any button to stop alarm sound ON OFF The mark is displayed One press Forward one point Long press Fast forward Stopped when released Operation of buttons and Setting mode ended Radio signal reception cannot be per...

Page 66: ...atch mode according to Mode Change on P 46 When using the stopwatch for 4 hours or more in a dark place it is recommended to turn off stop the P SAVE P SAVE ON OFF P 53 Goal Stop Start Reset A Point Passed Passing time is displayed B Point Passed Passing time is displayed Start Split Stop Reset Start Stop Reset Measurement of respective points of Start A point B point Goal The split time is display...

Page 67: ...op The alarm continuously sounds for 5 sec after the counter reaches 0 The timer is stopped when the counter reaches 0 and returns to the set time ON OFF of the P SAVE P 53 Set the time 2 Switching Hour to Min Changed to the set mode Long press Timer set Hour flashes or Min setting Min flashes or Setting mode ended When the mode is changed to the timer mode the latest set time is displayed Press any...

Page 68: ...nique to each specification Only preset messages are displayed Original messages cannot be prepared In the home time mode long press button 1 A message is displayed Ex In the case of a message of WIRED 2 Press button to return to the home time mode The message is stopped after scrolling ...

Page 69: ...t reception Manual reception is also possible Electroluminascent panel Oscillator frequency divider and driving circuit C MOS IC 3 pieces The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements Specification Others BUILT IN ILLUMINATING LIGHT The brightness of the electroluminescence EL panel used for the built in illuminating light will decrease when the battery vo...

Page 70: ...g P 52 The watch has been set to a mode for which reception cannot be performed P 60 The remaining battery amount is insufficient P 51 SLEEP CHECK CHARGE P SAVE The remaining battery amount is insufficient P 51 Nothing is displayed NO DISPLAY All messages are lit Buttons and are simultaneously pressed at each mode of the home time mode Press any button to reset to the home time mode ...

Page 71: ...ing the transmission of time signals Check the URL of the CRL website on P 56 For details refer to Radio Signal Reception on P 55 Place the watch where it can easily receive radio signals Refer to To enable the watch to receive radio signals easily on P 57 Stop the stopwatch or timer or both For details please refer to the When Reception is Not Working on P 60 The watch is moved while it is receiv...

Page 72: ...e has been set If the summer time setting is not required turn off the summer time setting For details please refer to the Various Settings on P 47 When the watch returns to normal temperature the condition will be corrected Conduct the manual reception if necessary For details refer to Adjust the Time by Receiving Radio Signals How to Carry Out Manual Reception on P 58 If the watch hands are not s...

Page 73: ...l amount of water has got inside the watch due to deterioration of the gasket etc Nothing is displayed The energy stored in the watch runs low For the solutions of troubles other than the above contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or the SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER Reset the built in IC For details refer to How to Reset the Built in IC on P 74 Place the watch where it can be ex...

Page 74: ... from 12 00 00 AM Sunday January 1st 2006 How to Reset the Built in IC When the watch shows an abnormal display or does not properly function reset the built in IC Then the watch will resume its normal operation NO DISPLAY 2 Manual reception P 58 Various Settings Time adjustment P 47 After recovery Japan Standard Time City code TYO is displayed at the home time and local time In W36 Series automat...

Page 75: ...o normal temperature Do not leave the watch in a place where it is subjected to strong magnetism or static electricity Do not leave the watch where there is strong vibration Do not leave the watch in a dusty place Do not expose the watch to gases or chemicals Ex Organic solvents such as benzine and thinner gasoline nail polish cosmetic spray detergent adhesives mercury and iodine antiseptic soluti...

Page 76: ...inse it in a bowl of fresh water after used in seawater Do not use chemicals to wash it If your watch has a rotating bezel clean the bezel regulary Otherwise dust will gather under it making the rotation harder The case and bracelet touch the skin directly just as underwear If they are left dirty the edge of a sleeve may be stained with rust of those who have a delicate skin may have a rash Please...

Page 77: ...umulation of perspiration If you are constitutionally predisposed to rash the band may cause you to develop a rash or an itch depending on your physical condition The possible causes of the rash are as follows 1 Allergy to metals or leathers 2 Rust dust or perspiration on the watch or band If you develop any skin reactions take off the watch and consult a doctor immediately RASH AND ALLERGY CAUTION...

Page 78: ...ATER RESISTANT is inscribed on the back of your watch case 10 15 20 BAR 78 CARE OF YOUR WATCH Do not turn or pull out the crown when the watch is wet as water may get inside the watch Do not leave moisture sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lesson its water resistant performance because of deterioration of the adhesive on the glass or ga...

Page 79: ...or for any other information regarding the watch contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or the CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT of SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION 4 The case dial hands glass and bracelet or parts thereof may be repaired with substitutes if the originals are not available If necessary movements will be replaced Depending on the condition of the watch the complete set of the watc...

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