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  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing The Citizen. For the safe usage of this product, be sure to read this instruction manual before use.
  • Page 3 Safety precautions — IMPORTANT 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. Understand the meaning of the following symbols and read pages from 36 to ■...
  • Page 4 ■ 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.
  • Page 5 If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult Citizen Owners’ Help Desk. Protective stickers Be sure to remove any stickers covering the metal parts (back cover, band, clasp) or glass of the watch before use.
  • Page 6 Before using this watch Screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the case. With gentle pressure Rotate the crown Screw down towards the case, rotate the counterclockwise until crown crown clockwise to secure it...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features .......................8 Component identification ..............10 Recharging your watch ................12 Crown position and operation ..............18 Adjusting the time...................19 Adjusting the calendar ................21 Month and leap year indications ............24 Adjusting the time difference ...............26 Checking the reference position ............28 Performing the “all reset”...
  • Page 8 Table of contents Handling the Watch.................34 Timekeeping accuracy ................35 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions ..........36 Water resistance ..................40 Precautionary items and usage limitations ........42 Specifications ...................48 Contact us 　 .....................50...

  • Page 9: Features

    Features Eco-drive • Eco-drive is a unique technology of Citizen that uses light to generate power, thus eliminating the need for periodic battery replacement. 12 o'clock midnight sharp calendar update function • The calendar updates as the clock strikes midnight (0:00:00).
  • Page 10 - The hand shows the current charge level. • A010: This watch is equipped with a hand to indicate the charge level. Use the hand to check the current charge level. • A060: By pressing the button, the second hand indicates the current charge level.

  • Page 11: Component Identification

    Component identification ◆ A060 Button Minute hand Hour hand Crown Second hand Date indicator...
  • Page 12 Component identification ◆ A010 Button Minute hand Power reserve indicator Crown Second hand Date indicator Hour hand * The illustrations may differ from the actual watch you have purchased.

  • Page 13: Recharging Your Watch

    This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. ◆ A060 How to check the power reserve indicator (For a 3-hand model) Pressing the button shows the current charge level as illustrated below.

  • Page 14: Recharging Your Watch

    Recharging your watch ◆ A010 How to check the power reserve indicator (For a model with a power reserve indicator) The hand position of the power reserve indicator shows the power reserve amount, as illustrated below. Charge level Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0...
  • Page 15 Recharging your watch Charging time by environment Below are the approximate times needed for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. Charging time (approx.) Environment Illuminance (lx) To work for one To start working normally To become fully charged when the cell is discharged...
  • Page 16 Recharging your watch • When the battery is fully charged, the overcharge protection function stops the charging so that the watch performance and rechargeable cell are not adversely affected by overcharge. Your watch will run for approximately 7 months from a full charge or up to 1.5 years with the power save feature engaged (based on a full charge).
  • Page 17 Recharging your watch For optimal performance For optimal performance, make sure to observe the following precautions: • Place the watch under direct sunlight and charge it for 5 to 6 hours at least once a month. • After taking off the watch, place it in a well-lighted place or by the window where sunlight shines in.
  • Page 18 Recharging your watch • Make sure that the watch is charged and moving in one-second increments (normal mode) before setting or adjusting the watch. • While the insufficient charge warning function is active, the compensation mechanism to ensure timekeeping accuracy remains disabled. Promptly charge the watch.

  • Page 19: Crown Position And Operation

    Crown position and operation Pull the crown out to make necessary adjustments, as illustrated below. Position (default position): No adjustment can be performed. Position : For adjusting time difference and calendar Position : For adjusting time * The screw down lock returns to position when unlocked.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Time

    Adjusting the time Adjust the time with the crown set in Position * If the second hand is moving in two-second increments (insufficient charge warning), charge the watch first (see page16). Pull out the crown With the second hand at the 12 o’clock when the second position, pull the crown out to Position hand is at the 12...
  • Page 21 Adjusting the time Rotate the crown to set the time. • For more accurate adjustment, first put the minute hand forward by four to five minutes and then return it to the correct time. • Accurately align the minute hand with the minute marker.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Calendar

    Adjusting the calendar Adjust the calendar (date/month/year) with the crown set in Position . * If the second hand is moving in two-second increments (insufficient charge warning), charge the watch first (see page 16). Pull the crown out to Position Position Continue to the next page...
  • Page 23 Adjusting the calendar Rotate the crown to set the date. • As you rotate the crown, the hour hand moves in one- hour increments. • The hour hand is synchronized with the date. As the hour hand is moved past to the 12 o’ c lock midnight position, the date will be updated as well.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the calendar Press the button to adjust the month and year. Press the • The second hand moves forward in one-minute button marker increments with every pressing of the button. • The second hand moves to show the current month and year.

  • Page 25: Month And Leap Year Indications

    Month and leap year indications When the time and date are corrected manually, the elapsed years from the most recent leap year and the month are indicated at the position of the second hand. • The position of the second hand shows the month.
  • Page 26 Month and leap year indications Quick reference chart for number of years passed since leap year Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Hour marker Leap year 2020, 2024, 2028 1st min. marker 1st year 2017, 2021, 2025 2nd min. marker 2nd year 2018, 2022, 2026 3rd min.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Time Difference

    Adjusting the time difference When you travel overseas, you can easily adjust your watch to the local time without having to stop the watch. The adjustment can be made in one-hour increments/ decrements. * If the second hand is moving in two-second increments (insufficient charge warning), charge the watch first (see page 16).
  • Page 28 Adjusting the time difference Rotate the crown to correct the time difference. • Rotate the crown to the right (clockwise) to move the hour hand in one-hour increments, or to the left (counterclockwise) to move the hour hand in one- hour decrements.

  • Page 29: Checking The Reference Position

    Checking the reference position If any of the hands are not aligned at the 12 o’ c lock position, or if the date indication is misaligned, check the reference position. * If the second hand is moving in two-second increments (insufficient charge warning), charge the watch first (see page 16).
  • Page 30 Checking the reference position Hold down the button (for approximately 5 seconds) until the all hands begins to move. • All hands as well as the date indication moves to the reference position. • Do not pull the crown out while checking the reference position. Doing so will result in misalignment in the current time indication.
  • Page 31 Checking the reference position Check if all hands and date are at the reference position. • If any of the hands or the date indication Hour, minute, and second hands: is off the reference position, a repair is 12 o'clock position needed.

  • Page 32: Performing The "All Reset" Procedure

    Performing the “all reset” procedure If the watch does not work stably, you can perform the “all reset” procedure. * If you perform all reset, all information will be deleted. Do not perform all reset unless absolutely necessary. * Make sure to charge the watch before performing all reset (see page 14). If you perform all reset, the watch setting is updated as follows: •...
  • Page 33 Performing the “all reset” procedure Hold down the button for 10 seconds, then release it. ◆ A060 • The date indicator will move to indicate “1”, and the watch is reset. ◆ A010 • The power reserve indicator will move to indicate the fully charged status, and the date indicator will move to indicate “1”.
  • Page 34 Performing the “all reset” procedure Return the crown to Position • The watch will start to move normally. Position Adjust the time and calendar (see page 19,21). • After the reset procedure, the watch resets itself to the AM time of January 1 (leap year).

  • Page 35: Handling The Watch

    Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five The watch stops working to six hours. If the problem still persists, contact the shop immediately after it has been where you made the purchase, or your nearest Authorized fully charged. Citizen Service Center listed in your warranty booklet.

  • Page 36: Timekeeping Accuracy

    Timekeeping accuracy This watch has 5-second accuracy per year. To maintain 5-second accuracy per year To maintain this timekeeping accuracy, you must use the watch at ambient temperature (between +5°C and +40°C) and carry it with you approximately 12 hours a day.

  • Page 37: Eco-Drive Watch Handling Precautions

    Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • For optimal performance, your watch should remain fully charged. • Long sleeves may inhibit light transmission to your watch. This may result in your watch loosing charge. In these cases supplemental charging may be necessary.
  • Page 38 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions CAUTION Recharging Precautions • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60 °C /140 °F or higher) as doing so may cause the movement to malfunction. Examples: • Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp.
  • Page 39 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require periodical replacement. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate.
  • Page 40 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions WARNING Use Only the Specified Battery • Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch. Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is installed, if a conventional watch battery or other type of battery is installed in the watch and the watch is recharged, there is the risk of overcharging which may cause the battery to rupture.

  • Page 41: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and/or 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.
  • Page 42 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 gas.

  • Page 43: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 44 Precautionary items and usage limitations • If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth. • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. • Take off your watch before taking a bath. •...
  • Page 45 If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult Citizen Owners’ Help Desk. <Temperature> • The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature.

  • Page 46: Static Electricity

    Precautionary items and usage limitations necklaces, magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, clasps used in handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so <Strong Shock> • Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.
  • Page 47 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin . Corrosion of the metal or accumulated foreign matter may result in black residue coming from the bracelet when exposed to moisture or perspiration.

  • Page 48: Caring For Your Watch

    Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For metallic, plastic or synthetic rubber (polyurethane) band, clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Model A010/ Type Analog solar-powered watch A060 Timekeeping Within ±5 seconds per year when worn at normal accuracy operation temperatures (between +5 °C /41 °F and +40 °C /104 °F) Operating −10 °C /14 °F to +60 °C /140 °F...
  • Page 50 Specifications Additional • Solar power function functions • Power reserve indication • Overcharging prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function (2-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Perpetual calendar (until February 28th, 2100) • JIS1 antimagnetic performance •...

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