ENGLISH Thank you for the purchase of this CITIZEN watch. Notes on charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the watch dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. For optimal performance •...
Component identification Crown position Power reserve indication Calendar Crown * The illustrations may differ from the actual appearance of your watch. Page 2...
Checking the power reserve Level Power reserve level Not sufficient Sufficient (The watch must be charged) Insufficient charge warning: If the power becomes very low, the second hand advances at 2-second intervals, indicating that charging is necessary. Quick start function: When the stopped watch is exposed to light, it starts operating again.
Adjusting the time and calendar • If your watch has a screw-type crown, lift up the crown to loosen it before operation. Be sure to press the crown down firmly after operation. Adjusting the time 1 Pull the crown out to the second click position (time setting position, 2 ). 2 Rotate the crown to adjust the time.
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Warnings on water-resistance performance • Non-water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture. Take care not to expose a watch with this rating to any type of moisture. • Water-resistance for daily use: this type of watch is resistance to minor exposure to watch such as accidental splashing.
Water resistance Examples of use Minor Moderate Marine sports Operate the exposure exposure (skin diving) crown or to water to water buttons when (washingface, (washing, the watch is rain, etc.) kitchen work, wet. Indication swimming, Names Specification (Case or back) etc.) Non-water Non-water...
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• If water has penetrated the watch, or if the inside of the glass is fogged up and does not become clear in a day, take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will rust the internal parts and malfunction.
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Precautions Handling the rechargeable cell and charging • Excessively high temperature when charging the watch may cause discoloration and deformation of the components, and result in malfunction of the movement. • Do not remove the rechargeable cell. If it is removed, keep the rechargeable cell out of reach of children to prevent ingestion.
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To avoid malfunction Temperature • DO NOT use the watch where the temperature is lower or higher than the operation temperature specified in the instruction manual. Doing so may cause the watch to malfunction or stop. Magnetism • DO NOT place the watch nearby any materials generating a strong magnetic field such as: - magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace.
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• Your watch will need an inspection once every two or three years for safety and longer usage. • To keep your watch water-resistant, the gaskets and other components need to be replaced regularly. • Other parts need to be inspected if necessary. Always ask for genuine Citizen parts upon replacement. Page 10...
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Specifications Model: J850 Type: Analog solar-powered watch Timekeeping accuracy: Within ±15sec/month (within a normal temperature range of +5 C/41 F to C/95 Operating temperature range: -10 C/14 F to +60 C/140 Display functions: Time: hour, minute, second Calendar: Date Power reserve: 4 levels Additional functions: Solar power function / Overcharging prevention function / Insufficient charge warning function (2-second interval movement) Power reserve indication / Quick start function...
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