Citizen CA4430-01X Eco-Drive Owner's manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1

Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.

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

After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual

guides for operation of your watch. Some models 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 watch.

In the example on the right, “

” is the

movement number.

Engraving position example

The engraving position may differ

depending on watch model.

2

Safety precautions — IMPORTANT

This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times

not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or

property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 22 to

35) and understand the meaning of the following symbols:

■ Safety 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 be observed.

Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.

3

Before using this watch

After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch:

• Checkingwhetherthesecondhandmovesnormally

When the second hand moves once every two seconds, charge your watch. (see

page

9

)

This watch has a rechargeable cell which is

charged by exposing the dial to light.

Expose the dial to direct sunlight regularly to

charge the watch.

For details of charging, see pages

8

to

11

.

Before using this watch Before using this watch

4

Bandadjustment

We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician

for sizing of your watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may

unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury.

Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center.

Protectivestickers

Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back,

band, clasp, etc.).Otherwise, 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.

Howtouseaspeciallydesignedcrown/button

Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to

prevent accidental operation.

Before using this watch Before using this watch

5

Screw down crown/button

Unlock the crown/button prior to operate your watch.

Unlock Lock

Screwdown

crown

Rotate the crown

counterclockwise until it

releases from the case.

Push the crown in to the

case. With gentle pressure

towards the case, rotate the

crown clockwise to secure

it to the case. Be sure to

tighten firmly.

Screwdown

pushbutton

Rotate the locking screw

counterclockwise, and

loosen until it stops.

Rotate the locking screw

clockwise, and tighten

firmly.

Recessed buttons

Press the button with a non-marring narrow-tipped

object such as a wooden toothpick.

• Metalobjectsmaycausemarringorscratchingof

the button.

Table of contents

Componentidentification........7

Chargingyourwatch................8

Adjustingthetime............... 12

Adjustingthecalendar.......... 14

Usingthechronograph......... 16

Troubleshooting................... 20

Eco-Drive(solarpowered)watch

handlingprecautions......... 22

Waterresistance................... 26

Precautionaryitemsand

usagelimitations...............29

Specifications....................... 36

6

Component identification

60

120

90

100

110

130

140

150

180

200

500

400

300

250

65

70

75

80

24

12

420

816

60

30

1050

2040

60

45 15

30

7

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

1/5 chronograph

second hand

Chronograph minute

hand

Hour hand

Minute hand

24- hour hand

Button

Crown

Date indicator

Second hand

The solar cell is built in

under the dial.

7

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.

For optimal performance, be sure to:

• Exposethewatchtodirectsunlightforfiveorsixhoursat

least once a month.

• Avoidleavingthewatchindarkplacesforlongperiodsof

time.

Caution

• Donotchargethewatchathightemperature(about60°C(140°F) or higher).

• Ifthewatchisobscuredfromlightbylongsleevesfrequently,supplemental

charging may be needed to ensure continual operation.

Charging your watch

8

Charging your watch

Whenthewatchreachesalowchargestate(insufficientchargewarning

function)

When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand

moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient

charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your

watch.

• Whenthewatchissufficientlycharged,thesecond

hand will move normally.

• Ifyoudonotchargethewatchforeightdaysorlonger

after the insufficient charge warning movement has begun, the watch will be

depleted of all power and stop.

Caution

• Evenwhenthesecondhandmovesonceeverytwoseconds,thecurrenttime

and date are indicated. However, other features and functions of the watch will

not be available for use.

110

45

15

30

9

Charging your watch Charging your watch

Chargingtimebyenvironment

Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch

dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.

Environment

Illuminance

(lx)

Chargingtime(approx.)

Toworkfor

oneday

Tostartworking

normallywhenthecell

isdischarged

Tobecomefully

chargedwhenthecellis

discharged

Outdoors(sunny) 100,000

2 minutes 50minutes 9 hours

Outdoors(cloudy) 10,000

10minutes 7 hours 60hours

20cm(8inches)

awayfroma

fluorescentlamp

(30W)

3,000

35 minutes 25 hours 180hours

Interiorlighting 500

3.5 hours 160hours —

10

Charging your watch Charging your watch

• To charge your watch, 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 efficiently.

Runtime

From fully charged without extra charging: 9 months

• Asfortheruntimeabove,itisassumedthatthechronographbeusedfor60

minutes in a day.

• Whenyoudonotusethewatchforalongtime,itisrecommendedtopullthe

crown out to position

for saving the power.

About Quick Start function

The watch works immediately when the charging starts, even though all the

hands are stopped for lack of the power.

•

Be sure to keep your watch fully charged when utilizing this feature.

• Adjustthetimeandcalendarafterfullycharged.Seepage

12

.

11

Adjusting the time

1

Pull the crown out to position when the

second hand points to 0 second.

All the hands stop.

• Whenusingchronograph,thechronographis

reset and 1/5 chronograph second hand returns

to0second.

2

Rotate the crown to adjust the time.

• The24-hourhandalsomoves.Payparticular

attentiontothehandtoensureAMorPMtime

is set properly.

• Whenthewatchshowsaround12:00AM,the

date indicator starts to change.

The date indicator does not change by rotating

the crown counterclockwise.

12

Adjusting the time

3

Push the crown in to position in accordance

with a reliable time source to finish the

procedure.

13

AdjustthedateindicationonthefirstdaysofMarch,May,July,Octoberand

December.

•Whenthetimeonthewatchisbetween9:00PMand1:00AM,donotexecutethe

adjustment. Otherwise the date indication may change improperly.

1

Pull the crown out to position .

Adjusting the calendar

14

Adjusting the calendar

2

Rotate the crown counterclockwise to adjust

the date.

3

Push the crown in to position to finish the

procedure.

15

Using the chronograph

The60-minutechronographcanindicateamaximumof59

’

59.8

”

.

• Afteronehourofcontinuouschronographoperation,thechronograph

automatically stops.

• Thecurrenttimeisshownwhilethechronographworks.

• Whilethesecondhandismovingonceeverytwoseconds(theinsufficientcharge

warning function, see page

9

), you can not use the chronograph.

16

Using the chronograph

Button :

Start/Stop

Button

:

Reset

1/5 chronograph

second hand

60

120

90

100

110

130

140

150

180

200

500

400

300

250

65

70

75

80

24

12

420

816

60

30

1050

2040

60

45 15

30

7

Chronograph

minute hand

17

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