ANALOGUE QUARTZ SOLAR Cal. VS75 1/5 CHRONOGRAPH l 24-hour, hour and minute hands, and small second hand l Date displayed in numerals STOPWATCH l Two Stopwatch hands: 1/5-second and minute hands l The stopwatch can measure up to 59' 59"8 in 1/5 second increments. l Split time measurement is available.
DISPLAY AND CROWN/BUTTONS STOPWATCH 1/5-second hand Unlocking the crown Minute hand Hour hand 5 50 45 18 6 CROWN 12 30 1 3 40 15 30 35 25 30 STOPWATCH minute hand 2 20 60 45 B a: Normal position b: First click position c: Second click position 2 Crown can be pulled out. Locking the crown 1 Push Crown back in to normal position. English 24 60 15 Small second hand 24-hour hand a b c 10 English 55 1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no longer feel the threads turning.
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH When you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the watch to light. 31 GUIDELINES FOR CHARGING TIME Illumination (Lux) 700 English 10,000 100,000 NOTE • It is not necessary to charge the watch fully. It is important, however, to charge the watch sufficiently, especially in case of initial charge. Fluorescent lamp Sunlight A Time required (approx.
HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE • Even if the watch is not charged for the time specified in the column, the second hand may temporarily move at 1-second intervals. But it will soon resume moving at 2-second intervals, and therefore, charge the watch for more than the specified period. • When the watch is fully charged, it will continue to operate for about 6 months. CROWN s 24 60 18 English 15 CROWN 30 24 60 18 6 12 30 60 15 30 6 5 45 Turn clockwise until the previous day’s date appears.
STOPWATCH s 6 12 60 30 CROWN Turn to set the hour and minute hands. STOPWATCH 1/5-second hand Ta k e A M / P M i n t o consideration when setting the hour and minute hands to the desired time. • It is recommended that the hands be set to the time a few minutes ahead of the current time, taking into consideration the time required to adjust the STOPWATCH hand position if necessary.
Standard measurement STOPWATCH HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT B l If the stopwatch hands are not in the “0” position, follow the procedures RESET START STOP Accumulated elapsed time measurement A STOP B s FINISH TIME 2ND FINISH TIME OF 1ST COMPETITOR OF 2ND COMPETITOR FINISHES COMPETITOR B RESET 18 6 B 12 30 60 45 15 5 B s A s B s s A START 24 60 The STOPWATCH minute hand turns a full circle. Press repeatedly to set the STOPWATCH minute hand to the “0” position.
s B Press repeatedly to set the STOPWATCH 1/5-second hand to the “0” position. The hand moves quickly if the button B is kept pressed. NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH TIME SETTING l When the time is set, the 24-hour hand move correspondingly with the hour and minute hands. l When setting the hour hand, check that the 24-hour hand is correctly set. English s Push back in to the normal position. DATE SETTING l It is necessary to adjust the date on the first day after a 30-day month and February.
NOTES ON POWER SUPPLY l This watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive use with the watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches, therefore, battery replacement is not necessary. l The solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the natural environment. u To prevent the energy depletion • When you wear the watch, try not to keep it covered by your clothes. • When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as possible.
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 16 l Non-water resistant If “WATER RESISTANT” is not inscribed on the case back, your watch is not water resistant, and care should be taken not to get it wet as water may damage the movement. If the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
MAGNETISM Yo u r w a t c h w i l l b e adversely af fected by strong magnetism. Keep it away from close contact with magnetic objects. SHOCKS & VIBRATION CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET To prevent possible rusting of the case and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and perspiration, wipe them periodically with a soft dry cloth. PERIODIC CHECK English Light activities will not It is recommended that the affect your watch, but be watch be checked once every 2 to 3 years.
