CAL. YM22 ANALOGUE ALARM ● Hour, minute and second hands ● Date displayed in numerals SINGLE-TIME ALARM ● Rings only once at a designated time within the coming 12 hours.
DISPLAY AND CROWN/BUTTONS Second hand Minute hand Hour hand English a b c 6 CROWN Date BUTTON ALARM minute hand ALARM hour hand a: Normal position 2 b: First click c: Second click
SCREW DOWN CROWN [for models with screw down crown] Unlocking the crown 1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no longer feel the threads turning. 2 Crown can be pulled out. 1 Push Crown back in to normal position. English Locking the crown 2 Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it lightly until tight.
SETTING THE TIME ● This watch is so designed that the following are all made with the crown at the second click position: English 1) main time setting 2) alarm hand adjustment 4 Once the crown is pulled out to the second click, be sure to check and adjust 1) and 2) at the same time. CROWN Pull out to second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
1) MAIN TIME SETTING Second hand Minute hand CROWN 6 Turn to set the hour and minute hands. English Hour hand * 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 set the ALARM hands. 2) ALARM HAND ADJUSTMENT ● Set the ALARM hands to the time the main time hands indicate.
Hour hand Minute hand BUTTON 6 English BUTTON ALARM hour hand * ALARM hands move quickly if Button is kept pressed. ALARM minute hand ▲ CROWN 6 Press repeatedly to set ALARM hands to the time indicated by the main time hands. * After all the adjustments are completed, check that the main time and alarm hands indicate the same time. Push back in to normal position in accordance with a time signal.
SETTING THE DATE ● Before setting the date, be sure to set the main time. CROWN ➠ 1 Pull out to first click. 2 Turn clockwise until the desired date appears. ➠ 3 Push back in to normal position.
SINGLE-TIME ALARM ● The alarm can be set to ring only once at a designated time within the coming 12 hours. ● The alarm time can be set in one minute increments. English ALARM TIME SETTING ● Before using the alarm, check that the ALARM hands are adjusted to the current time. (See “SETTING THE TIME”) CROWN Pull out to first click. ▲ BUTTON 6 * ALARM hands move quickly if Button is kept pressed. BUTTON ALARM minute hand ▲ 8 ALARM hour hand Press repeatedly to set the desired alarm time.
▲ CROWN Push back in to normal position. * The alarm is automatically engaged. HOW TO STOP THE ALARM HOW TO CANCEL THE ALARM TIME YOU HAVE SET CROWN BUTTON ▲ ➠ BUTTON Pull out to first click. ▲ ➠ 6 English ● At the designated time the alarm rings for 20 seconds, and it is automatically disengaged. To stop it manually, press Button. CROWN Press and hold until ALARM hands stop and indicate the current time. Push back in to normal position.
NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH English SETTING THE TIME ● If the alarm has been set and the crown is pulled out to the second click, the ALARM hands will turn to indicate the current time. [MAIN TIME SETTING] ● When setting the hour hand, be sure to check that AM/PM is correctly set. The watch is so designed that the date changes once in 24 hours. ● When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute.
● While the crown is at the normal position, the ALARM hands indicate the current time when the alarm is disengaged and the designated alarm time when it is engaged. ● To correct the alarm time you have set, follow the procedure described in “ALARM TIME SETTING”. BATTERY CHANGE 5 Battery life : Approx. 5 years : SEIKO SR927SW ● If the alarm rings for more than 20 seconds a day, the battery life may be less than the specified period.
* While the second hand is moving at two-second intervals, the alarm will not ring even if it is engaged. This is not a malfunction. English * The watch remains accurate while the second hand is moving at two-second intervals. WARNING ● Do not remove the battery from the watch. ● If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately. ● Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, and never expose it to fire.
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH WATER RESISTANCE ● Water resistance (5 bar)* English If “WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR” ● Non-water resistant is inscribed on the case back, your If “WATER RESISTANT” is not watch is designed and manuinscribed on the case back, your 5 bar WR factured to withstand up to 5 bar watch is not water resistant, and care should be taken not to get it and is suitable for swimming, yachting and taking wet as water may damage the movement. If a shower.
English * Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely. Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely. * When taking a shower with the water resistance 5 bar watch, or taking a bath with the water resistance 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following: • Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet with soapy water or shampoo.
MAGNETISM N S Your watch will be adversely affected 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 CHEMICALS Be careful not to expose the watch to solvents, mercury, cosmetic spray, detergents, adhesives or paints. Otherwise, the case, bracelet, etc.
