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•The time calibration signal is bounced off the ionosphere. Because of this, such factors as changes in the reflectivity of the ionosphere, as well as movement of the ionosphere to higher altitudes due to seasonal atmospheric changes or the time of day may change the reception range of the signal and make reception temporarily impossible.

•This watch receives the time calibration signal transmitted from Mainflingen, Germany. This means that reception is best when the antenna built into the 12 o’clock edge of the watch is facing towards Mainflingen. Note, however, that moving the watch while the time calibration signal receive operation is taking place will make stable reception impossible.

•Think of the watch as acting like a TV or radio when it is receiving the calibration signal. When receiving indoors, move to a location as near as possible to a window. Proper signal reception can be difficult or even impossible under the conditions listed below.

Near TVs, refrigerators, computers, or other household appliances

Far away from broadcasting stations among ferro-concrete structures or near mountains

Underground, in tunnels or in ferro-concrete buildings

Near high-tension wires, neon signs, or radio stations with interfering frequencies Near railroads, highways or airports

In trains or cars

•Radio interference can make signal reception impossible.

•Strong electrostatic charge can result in the wrong time being set.

•If you are in an area where proper time calibration signal reception is impossible, the watch keeps time with the precision noted in “Specifications.”

Backlight Precautions

The backlight uses an EL (electro-luminescent) panel that causes the entire display to glow for easy reading in the dark. In any mode, press Lto illuminate the display for about three seconds.

•The electro-luminescent panel that provides illumination loses power after very long use.

•The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight.

•The watch may emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is due to vibration of the EL panel used for illumination, and does not indicate malfunction.

•The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds.

•Frequent use of the backlight shortens the battery life.

Low Power Battery Precautions

•The indicator () on the display indicates normal battery power. The indicator changes to a flashing when battery power is low.

•Though backlight, alarm, and signal receive operations are possible when the indicator () is flashing on the display, you should avoid performing these operations because they require high amounts of power. Have the battery replaced by the store or dealer where you purchased the watch as soon as possible.

Time Zone Table

Time Zone

Major cities in same time zone

Differential

 

–12h

 

–11h

PAGO PAGO

–10h

HONOLULU, PAPEETE

–9h

ANCHORAGE, NOME

–8h

LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, LAS VEGAS, VANCOUVER,

SEATTLE, DAWSON CITY

 

–7h

DENVER, EL PASO, EDMONTON

–6h

CHICAGO, HOUSTON, DALLAS/FORT WORTH, NEW ORLEANS,

MEXICO CITY, WINNIPEG

 

–5h

NEW YORK, MONTREAL, DETROIT, MIAMI, BOSTON, PANAMA CITY,

HAVANA, LIMA, BOGOTA

 

–4h

CARACAS, LA PAZ, SANTIAGO, PORT OF SPAIN

–3h

RIO DE JANEIRO, SAO PAULO, BUENOS AIRES, BRASILIA,

MONTEVIDEO

 

–2h

 

–1h

PRAIA

0h

LONDON, DUBLIN, LISBON, CASABLANCA, DAKAR, ABIDJAN

1h

BERLIN, PARIS, MILAN, ROME, MADRID, AMSTERDAM, ALGIERS,

HAMBURG, FRANKFURT, VIENNA, STOCKHOLM

 

2h

CAIRO, JERUSALEM, ATHENS, HELSINKI, ISTANBUL, BEIRUT,

DAMASCUS, CAPE TOWN

 

3h

JEDDAH, KUWAIT, RIYADH, ADEN, ADDIS ABABA, NAIROBI,

MOSCOW

 

4h

DUBAI, ABU DHABI, MUSCAT

5h

KARACHI, MALE

6h

DHAKA, COLOMBO

7h

BANGKOK, JAKARTA, PHNOM PENH, HANOI, VIENTIANE

8h

HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, BEIJING, TAIPEI,

MANILA, PERTH, ULAANBAATAR

 

9h

TOKYO, SEOUL, PYONGYANG

10h

SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, GUAM, RABAUL

11h

NOUMEA, PORT VILA

12h

WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, NADI, NAURU ISLAND

•Based on data as of December 2001.

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