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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 L to 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.
• Based on data as of December 2001.
Time Zone Table
–12h
–11h
–10h
–9h
–8h
–7h
–6h
–5h
–4h
–3h
–2h
–1h
0h
1h
2h
3h
4h
5h
6h
7h
8h
9h
10h
11h
12h
PAGO PAGO
HONOLULU, PAPEETE
ANCHORAGE, NOME
LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, LAS VEGAS, VANCOUVER,
SEATTLE, DAWSON CITY
DENVER, EL PASO, EDMONTON
CHICAGO, HOUSTON, DALLAS/FORT WORTH, NEW ORLEANS,
MEXICO CITY, WINNIPEG
NEW YORK, MONTREAL, DETROIT, MIAMI, BOSTON, PANAMA CITY,
HAVANA, LIMA, BOGOTA
CARACAS, LA PAZ, SANTIAGO, PORT OF SPAIN
RIO DE JANEIRO, SAO PAULO, BUENOS AIRES, BRASILIA,
MONTEVIDEO
PRAIA
LONDON, DUBLIN, LISBON, CASABLANCA, DAKAR, ABIDJAN
BERLIN, PARIS, MILAN, ROME, MADRID, AMSTERDAM, ALGIERS,
HAMBURG, FRANKFURT, VIENNA, STOCKHOLM
CAIRO, JERUSALEM, ATHENS, HELSINKI, ISTANBUL, BEIRUT,
DAMASCUS, CAPE TOWN
JEDDAH, KUWAIT, RIYADH, ADEN, ADDIS ABABA, NAIROBI,
MOSCOW
DUBAI, ABU DHABI, MUSCAT
KARACHI, MALE
DHAKA, COLOMBO
BANGKOK, JAKARTA, PHNOM PENH, HANOI, VIENTIANE
HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, BEIJING, TAIPEI,
MANILA, PERTH, ULAANBAATAR
TOKYO, SEOUL, PYONGYANG
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, GUAM, RABAUL
NOUMEA, PORT VILA
WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, NADI, NAURU ISLAND
Time Zone
Major cities in same time zone
Differential