Operation Guide 2984

Using Dual Time

The Dual Time Mode lets you set a second time (in 30 minute steps), so you can keep track of the current time in another time zone, etc.

The Dual Time Mode seconds count is synchronized with the Timekeeping Mode seconds count.

The same 12-hour/24-hour format you select for the Timekeeping Mode time is also used by the Dual Time Mode.

In the Timekeeping Mode, press the C button five times to enter the Dual Time Mode.

Resetting the Seconds Count to Zero

Resetting the zero count to zero on an accurate time signal about once a month helps to ensure accurate timekeeping.

1.

In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down the B button

Seconds

 

 

for about one second until the seconds start to

 

 

flash.

 

3. After resetting the seconds, press the B button to exit the setting screen.

The watch automatically exits the setting screen if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.

To configure Dual Time settings

In the Dual Time Mode, press the D (+) button or A(–)button to change the time setting in 30-minute steps.

Holding down either button changes the setting at high speed.

Pressing the B button changes the Dual Time Mode time to the Timekeeping Mode time.

Current Time

PM Indicator

(no display for AM) Minute

2. In accordance with a time signal on the TV or radio, press the D button.

This resets the seconds to 00.

HourSeconds

Pressing the D button while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59 resets it to 00 and also adds 1 to the minutes. Pressing the D button in the range of 00 to 29 resets the seconds count without changing the minutes.

In Japan, you can obtain the current time by dialing 117 on the telephone.

Configuring Time and Date Settings

Use the following procedure to set the current time and date after having the watch’s battery replaced, etc.

1.

In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down the B button

Seconds

 

 

for about one second until the seconds start to

 

 

flash.

 

3. Use the D (+) and A (–) buttons to select the setting you want to change.

Holding down either button changes the setting at high speed.

(Decrease)

(Increase)

2. Use the C button to move the flashing to the

Year

Month, Day

Hour

Minute

setting you want to change.

 

Each press of C moves the flashing around the display in

 

 

the sequence shown below.

 

 

 

 

Seconds

Hour

Minute

12/24-hour

 

 

Timekeeping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day

Month

Year

 

 

You can set the year within the range of 2000 to 2039.

The day of the week is set automatically in accordance with the date you set.

Use the C button to select each of the settings and the D and A buttons to change them.

When setting the hour, make sure you specify AM (no indicator) or PM (PM) correctly if you are using 12-hour timekeeping, or that you specify the correct 24-hour time.

When the 12/24-hour timekeeping setting is selected, press D to toggle between 12- hour and 24-hour timekeeping.

4.After all the settings are the way you want, press the B button to exit the setting screen.

The watch makes adjustments for leap years and month lengths automatically.

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