English

Features

The combination watch World time alarm—sounds

of the analog and digital at the time of the selected
display city (→ page 26)

Solar-powered—no need Chronograph function—

for battery replacement can display split time
(→ page 9) (→ page 30)

World time—easy to see

Timer function—can be
the time and calendar
set for up to 99 minutes
of 30 cities all over the
(→ page 32)
world (→ page 14)
You can view explanations of the operation of this watch by accessing the Citizen web
site and viewing the “Service & Support.”
URL: http://www.citizenwatch.jp/
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 Contents

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Before use ...................................... 4 Changing the mode ...................12 Using the alarm [AL1]/[AL2] .....26 Resetting the watch ...................36
Part names ............................................. 4 Setting the alarm ................................. 26 The initial settings .............................. 37
World time function ...................14
Checking the battery ............................ 5 Activating/deactivating the alarm .... 29 Precautions ..................................38
Selecting the city ................................. 14
Charging the battery ................... 6 The table of city names....................... 16 Using the chronograph [CHR] ...30 Maintenance ................................45
Charging the battery ............................. 6 Using the timer [TMR]................32
Setting the time ..........................18 Specifications ..............................46
When the battery becomes short of
Setting the time of Troubleshooting .........................34
power—Insufficient charge warning
the digital section [TME] .................... 18 • The hands do not work properly
function .................................................. 7
Setting the time of • The digital displays seem unusual
Charging time........................................ 8
the analog section ............................... 22 • Others
Eco-Drive ............................................... 9
Setting the calendar [CAL] ........24
Power saving function ...............10 Perpetual calendar .............................. 24

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 Before use

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7 Part names 7 Checking the battery
Confirm the movement of the second hand to check the battery.

The second hand is moving at The second hand is moving at

Button B Button A 1-second intervals. 2-second intervals or has stopped.

Minute hand
Hour hand
Charge the battery. (→ page 6)
Digital display A
Mode indicator
Digital display B
Adjust the time and calendar.
Button M Crown
• Setting the time (→ page 18)
• Setting the calendar (→ page 24)
Second hand

The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of Start using the watch!
your watch.
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 Charging the battery

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7 Charging the battery 7 When the battery becomes short of power—Insufficient charge
This watch has a battery which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct warning function
sunlight or fluorescent lamps. When the battery becomes short of power, the second hand moves once every two
seconds—insufficient charge warning function. Charge the battery by exposing the
To obtain the best performance dial to light.
• Expose the dial to direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month. • After the battery is charged for a while, the second hand will
• After taking off the watch, put it where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as move normally.
by a window. • If you have not charged the battery for four days or more since
• Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time, fully charge the warning movement began, the battery will run out and the
the battery. watch will stop.
When the watch is covered with long sleeves, for example, the battery may not be charged
sufficiently. Try to keep the watch exposed to light even when wearing the watch. While the function is activated...
You cannot use any mode other than [TME]. (→ page 12)
The settings of the other modes are initialized. (→ page 37)
Do not charge the battery at a high temperature (about 50˚C/122˚F or higher). The two-second
The mode automatically changes to [TME] as the function is
interval movement activated.

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 Charging the battery

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7 Charging time <After the battery is fully charged—Overcharge
Below are the approximate values for when exposing the dial to light continuously. prevention function>
Use the table below only as a reference. After the battery is fully charged, charging automatically
Illuminance Environment Charging time Charging time to start Time for charging fully stops to prevent overcharging, which may damage
(Lx) to work for one working normally when the when the battery is the battery, or affect the accuracy, functions, and
day (approx.) battery is empty (approx.) empty (approx.) performance of the watch.
500 Interior lighting 4 hours — —
1,000 60-70 cm (24-28 in.) under Eco-Drive
2 hours — —
a fluorescent lamp (30 W) This watch has the “Eco-Drive” system, which
3,000 20 cm (8 in.) under a converts light into electrical energy using the
45 minutes 7.5 hours —
fluorescent lamp (30 W) solar cell beneath the dial. The system makes
10,000 Under cloudy weather 12 minutes 2.5 hours 80 hours you free from care of battery replacement and
100,000 Under direct sunlight in is environment-friendly as no battery disposal is
3 minutes 50 minutes 16 hours required.
summer

Battery duration after fully charging (without further

About 8 months
charging)
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 Power saving function

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When the watch is not exposed to light for more than 30 minutes, all digital displays <When leaving the watch unused for an extended period of time>
are automatically turned off to save the battery power. (Power saving function) Pull out the crown to position 1. All hands stop moving and the battery power is
saved further.
While the function is activated...
• All digital displays are turned off.
• All hands keep moving.
Button B Button A

All hands stop moving.

Button M

To cancel the function

Expose the dial to light or press any button. Crown

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 Changing the mode

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The digital section of this watch has 6 modes.
To change the mode, press button M repeatedly.

Button M [TME] [CAL] [AL1]/[AL2] [CHR] [TMR]

• Displays the time. • Displays the calendar. Set the alarm. Use the chronograph. Set the timer.
• Set the time. • Set the calendar. (→ page 26) (→ page 30) (→ page 32)
(→ page 18) (→ page 24) Measurement indicator
Daylight saving time indicator

Alarm indicator Split time indicator Timer indicator

City name AM/PM indicator Day of the week

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 World time function

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You can select one of 30 cities all over the world + UTC (Coordinated Universal 1. Press button M repeatedly to change the Mode indicator
Time)* and display its time/calendar. mode to [TME] or [CAL].
7 Selecting the city
Select a city name as required when...
2. Press button A or button B repeatedly to
Button B Button A
– setting the time/calendar select a city name on digital display B.
– checking the time/calendar • Refer to “The table of city names” (→ page 16) for
– setting the alarm the selectable cities. Digital display B
The time or calendar of the selected city is diplayed
On the world time function on digital display A. Digital display A
• After setting the time/calendar for
one of the cities, those of the other The way of selecting the city is different from above when setting the alarm
cities are also set automatically. ([AL1]/[AL2]). (→ page 26)
• The world time function does not affect
the analog section of this watch. * UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
This is the standard time around the world maintained by international agreement.

Button M
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 World time function

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7 The table of city names
City Time City Time City Time City Time
City name City name City name City name
code difference code difference code difference code difference
Coordinated
UTC KHI Karachi +5 ADL Adelaide +9.5 MEX Mexico City
Universal Time ±0 –6
LON London DEL Delhi +5.5 SYD Sydney +10 CHI Chicago
PAR Paris DAC Dhaka +6 NOU Noumea +11 NYC New York
+1 –5
ROM Rome BKK Bangkok +7 AKL Auckland +12 YMQ Montreal
CAI Cairo +2 SIN Singapore HNL Honolulu –10 SCL Santiago –4
MOW Moscow +3 HKG Hong kong +8 ANC Anchorage –9 BUE Buenos Aires
–3
THR Tehran +3.5 BJS Beijing LAX Los Angeles –8 RIO Rio de Janeiro
DXB Dubai +4 TYO Tokyo +9 DEN Denver –7
The period of daylight saving time, time difference and city names may change
depending on the situation of each country.
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 Setting the time

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7 Setting the time of the digital section [TME] 3. Press and hold button B until the daylight saving time
indicator ( ) starts flashing.
See page 22 to set the time of the
You can adjust the time now.
Button B Button A analog section of this watch.
4. Set daylight saving time
1. Press button M (1) Press button A to select ON or OFF (OF).
repeatedly to change the (2) Press button B to confirm the selection and go to the
mode to [TME]. next step.
2. Press button A or B • The daylight saving time indicator ( ) appears and the
repeatedly to select a time advances by 1 hour if you have selected ON.
city. Daylight saving time is the institution which put time forward 1 hour for a certain
• Select the city of your period in summer.
present location or the nearest one. • The setting is for each city and does not affect the time of the other cities.
• You cannot set daylight saving time when UTC is selected in step 2.
Button M
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 Setting the time

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5. Set the second/minute/hour 6. Select 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock
Button B Button A (1) Press button A (1) Press button A to select 12-hour clock (12H) or 24-
repeatedly to set the hour clock (24H).
flashing digit. • If you select 12H, in the morning the AM indicator ( ),
• Press button A when and in the afternoon the PM indicator ( ) appears.
the time tone tells 0 seconds to (2) Press button B to confirm the selection.
set second digit. The time setting finishes and the time is displayed.
• The digit changes continuously
if you press and hold button A Interrupting the time setting
when setting the minute/hour. Press button M.
(2) Press button B to confirm • The time setting is also interrupted in about 2 minutes without any operation.
the selection and set the next Adjustment before pressing button M is effective even when you interrupt the setting.
digit.
Button M
You can go to step 6 after setting
hour digit.
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 Setting the time

English
7 Setting the time of the analog section 2. Turn the crown to the left or right to
Hour hand Second hand adjust the time.
See page 18 to set the time of the
digital section of this watch.

1. Pull out the crown to position 1

when the second hand points to 3. Push in the crown to position 0 on
the 0 second position. the time tone on a radio, TV, etc.
All hands stop moving. You can adjust
The time setting finishes. All hands start
Minute the time of the analog section now.
hand to move.

Crown

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 Setting the calendar [CAL]

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Button B Button A 1. Press button M repeatedly 4. Set the month/day/year
to change the mode to (1) Press button A repeatedly to set the flashing digit.
[CAL]. • The digit changes continuously if you press and hold
2. Press button A or B button A.
repeatedly to select a city. (2) Press button B to confirm the selection and set the next item.
• Select the city of your When year is set, the calendar setting finishes.
present location or the nearest one. • Day of the week is displayed automatically in conjunction
3. Press and hold button B with date.
until the digit of month 5. Press button M repeatedly to change the mode to [TME].
starts flashing. Interrupting the calendar setting
You can adjust the calendar
Button M
now.
Press button M.
Perpetual calendar • The calendar setting is also interrupted in about 2 minutes without any operation.
Adjustment before pressing button M is effective even when you interrupt the setting.
The date is automatically adjusted until December 31, 2099. So you do not
need to correct it at the end of each month.
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 Using the alarm [AL1]/[AL2]

English
The way of setting the alarm are common to [AL1] and [AL2]. 3. Select the city
7 Setting the alarm
(1) Press button A repeatedly to select a city.
Button B Button A 1. Press button M repeatedly to • City names change continuously if you press and hold button A.
change the mode to [AL1] or (2) Press button B to confirm the selection and go to the next step.
[AL2].
4. Adjust the time of alarm (hour/minute)
or (1) Press button A repeatedly to set the flashing digit.
• The digit changes continuously if you press and hold
The current alarm setting is shown on button A.
digital display A and B.
(2) Press button B to confirm the selection and set the
2. Press and hold button B next digit.
until a city name starts When minute is set, the alarm setting finishes and the alarm
flashing. indicator ( ) appears.

Button M Digital display A

You can adjust the alarm now. The alarm 5. Press button M repeatedly to change the mode to [TME].
switches ON automatically.
Digital display B
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 Using the alarm [AL1]/[AL2]

English
Interrupting the alarm setting 7 Activating/deactivating the alarm
Press button M. 1. Press button M repeatedly to change the mode to [AL1] or [AL2].
Button B Button A
• The setting is interrupted in about
2 minutes without any operation. or
Adjustment before pressing button M
is effective even when you interrupt the
The current alarm setting is shown on digital display A and B.
setting.
2. Press button A to select ON or OFF (OF).
When the on time comes • If you select ON, the alarm indicator ( ) appears.
The alarm tone sounds for 15 seconds. 3. Press button M repeatedly to change the mode to [TME].
• To stop the alarm tone, press any button.
<To check the alarm tone>
[AL1] and [AL2] will automatically The alarm tone is different between [AL1] and [AL2]. You can hear (check) the tones
Button M Digital display A change to [TME] in about 2 minutes by pressing and holding button A in these modes.
Digital display B without any operation after entering • Release button A to stop the tone.
these modes. • Checking the alarm tone activates/deactivates the alarm.
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 Using the chronograph [CHR]

English
You can measure times up to 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds 99, per 1/100 seconds. 2. Press button A to start measurement.
Button B Button A The measurement indicator ( ) appears.
On measurement
• When the measured time passes
over 24 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds • Each time you press button A, the measurement starts or stops.
00, the measurement stops and the • Press button B to display a split time for 10 seconds. While a split time is
measured time is reset. displayed, the split time indicator ( ) flashes.
• Measurement continues even if [CHR] is • The measured time of the hour digit is displayed on digital display B.
changed to another mode. 3. Press button A to stop the measurement.
The measurement indicator ( )/split time indicator ( ) will disappear.
1. Press button M 4. Press button B to reset the measurement time.
repeatedly to change the
mode to [CHR].

Button M
Digital display B
5. Press button M repeatedly to change the mode to [TME].

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 Using the timer [TMR]

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You can set the countdown timer from 1 minute up to 99 minutes per 1 minute. 3. Press button A to start countdown.
The timer indicator ( ) appears.
Button B Button A 1. Press button M • Each time you press button A, the countdown starts or stops.
repeatedly to change the • To restart the count from the set time, press button B while the timer
mode to [TMR]. is running.
The last timer setting starts • To reset the timer, press button B while the timer is stopped.
flashing and you can adjust the timer. 4. Press button M to change the mode to [TME].
2. Press button B
repeatedly to set the time. The timer continues even if [TMR] is changed to another mode.
• If you press and hold
button B, the figure When the set time has passed
changes continuously.
The time-up tone sounds for 5 seconds and the timer finishes.
The timer indicator ( ) disappears.
Button M • To stop the time-up tone, press any button.
Digital display B

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 Troubleshooting

English
If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Symptoms Remedies Page
Symptoms Remedies Page
Others
The hands do not work properly Activate the alarm. 29
The second hand moves only The alarm tone does not
Charge the battery. 7 sound. Confirm and correct the alarm
once every 2 seconds. 26
setting.
Push in the crown to position 0. 23 The movement or indication is
All hands stop moving.
Charge the battery. 6 not normal. Reset the watch.
The watch does not work If the watch still does not work
The digital displays seem unusual properly even if you have properly, contact the Citizen Service 36
All indication on the displays tried the remedies stated in Center or the store where you
The power saving function is
are turned off as you take the 10 “Troubleshooting” (pages 34 purchased your watch.
activated. Cancel the function.
watch out of the case. and 35).
The measurement indicator Stop the measurement of the The watch does not move even Contact the Citizen Service Center
30
( ) has not disappeared. chronograph. if the battery is fully charged. or the store where you purchased –
(→ page 8) your watch.
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 Resetting the watch

English
The watch may not work properly if it is affected by static electricity or shock. In this 3. Push in the crown to position 0.
case, reset the watch.
The watch is reset. The confirmation tone sounds and all digital display
Button B Button A Caution indications are canceled.
After resetting the watch, all settings are • The resetting will be also effective in about 2 minutes without any operation.
initialized. (→ page 37) After resetting, adjust the time (→ pages 18−23) and calendar (→ page 24).

1. Pull out the crown to position 1. 7 The initial settings

All the hands stop moving. AM12 : 00 : 00 / Daylight saving time : OFF (OF)/
[TME]
2. Press buttons A, B and M Display style : 12-hour clock (12H) / City code : UTC
simultaneously. [CAL] January 1, 2008 / Tuesday / City code : UTC
All digital display indications light up. [AL1][AL2] AM12:00 / Alarm : OFF (OF) / City code : UTC
[CHR] 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
[TMR] 99 minutes
Crown
Button M

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 Precautions

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WARNINGS The unit “bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.
* “WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar” may also be indicated as “W.R. xx bar.”
Water-resistance performance
Before use, confirm the water-resistance level of your watch indicated on the dial and
Examples of use
case.

Indication Minor exposure

Moderate exposure
Operation of the
to water (washing, Marine sports Scuba diving
Specifications to water (washing
kitchen work, (skin diving) (with an air tank)
crown when the
Dial Case (case back) face, rain, etc.) watch is wet
swimming, etc.)
WATER RESIST(ANT) or Water-resistant to 3
no indication
WATER RESIST(ANT)
atmospheres OK NO NO NO NO
WR 50 or WATER Water-resistant to 5
RESIST 50
WATER RESIST(ANT) 5bar
atmospheres OK OK NO NO NO
WR 100/200 or WATER Water-resistant to 10 or 20
RESIST 100/200
WATER RESIST(ANT) 10bar/20bar
atmospheres OK OK OK NO NO
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 Precautions

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• Water-resistance for daily use (up to 3 atmospheres): • If water has penetrated the watch, or if the inside of the glass is fogged up and does
This type of watch is resistant to minor exposure to water. For example, you may not become clear in a day, take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center
wear the watch while washing your face; however, it is not designed to be used for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will rust the internal parts and cause
underwater. malfunction.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (up to 5 atmospheres): • If seawater penetrates the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and
This type of watch is resistant to moderate exposure to water. You may wear the immediately take it in for repair. Otherwise, the pressure inside the watch will
watch while swimming; however, it is not designed to be used for skin diving. increase, and parts (glass, crown, buttons, etc.) may come off.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (up to 10/20 atmospheres): • If the watch is used in seawater, rinse with fresh water afterward and wipe with a
This type of watch may be used for skin diving; however, it is not designed to be dry cloth.
used for scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
• Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in fully (normal position) to ensure Keep your watch clean
the water resistance. If the crown of your watch is the screw down crown, be sure to • Keep your watch clean to prevent rust or dirt building up on the watch. They may
tighten it completely. stain your clothes.
• Do not operate the crown or buttons when the watch is wet. • Wipe off dirt on the leather band with a soft and dry cloth to prevent it from
discoloring.

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 Precautions

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WARNINGS To avoid injury
Handling the secondary battery • DO NOT wear the watch where the temperature becomes extremely high—such as
• Do not remove the battery. When it is required, keep the battery out of the reach of in a sauna. Otherwise the watch may become hot and cause skin burn.
children to prevent them from swallowing it.
• If the battery is swallowed, consult a doctor and seek medical treatment. To avoid malfunction
• DO NOT use the watch where the temperature is lower or higher than the
CAUTIONS operation temperature specified in the instruction manual. Doing so may cause the
Cautions about charging watch to malfunction or stop.
• Excessively high temperature at charging battery may cause discoloration and • DO NOT place the watch nearby any materials generating a strong magnetic field
deformation of the exterior, and malfunction of the movement. such as:
• Do not charge the battery at a high temperature (about 50˚C/122˚F or higher). – magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace
Examples: – a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door
– charging the battery by light such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp – a magnetic clasp on a handbag
– charging the battery where the temperature becomes extremely high—such as on – speakers of a mobile phone
the dashboard – electromagnetic cooking devices
They may interfere with the movement of the stepping motors in the watch and
timekeeping becomes inaccurate.
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 Precautions Maintenance

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• DO NOT place the watch nearby household appliances generating static electricity. Daily maintenance
Timekeeping may become inaccurate if the watch is exposed to such strong static • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in (position 0) and press the buttons
electricity as that which is emitted from a TV screen. periodically so that they will not be rusty.
• DO NOT apply any strong shock, for example, by dropping it onto a hard floor. • Wipe off dirt, perspiration, and water from the case and glass with a soft cloth.
• Avoid using the watch where it may be exposed to chemicals or corrosive gases. • To clean a metal, plastic, or rubber watchband, wash away dirt with water. Use a
If solvents, such as thinners or benzine, or substances containing such solvents soft brush to remove dust and dirt stuck in the gaps in a metal band.
come into contact with the watch, discoloration, melting, cracking, etc. may occur. • Do not use solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.), as they may damage the finish.
The case, band, or other parts may become discolored if the watch comes into
contact with mercury, such as that used in thermometers. Periodical inspections
Your watch needs an inspection once every two or three years for safety and longer
usage. To keep your watch water-resistant, the packing needs to be replaced regularly.
Other parts need to be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Ask for genuine Citizen parts upon replacement.

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 Specifications

English
Model U20* Additional • Power saving function (battery saving mode)
Type Combination solar-powered watch functions • Overcharge prevention function
Timekeeping Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when • Insufficient charge warning function
accuracy worn at normal temperatures between +5˚C/41˚F and • World time function
+35˚C/95˚F) • Daylight saving time ON/OFF
• Perpetual calendar (until December 31, 2099)
Operating 0˚C/32˚F to +50˚C/122˚F
• Alarm [AL1]/[AL2]
temperature range
• Chronograph
Display functions Analog section: • Timer
• Time: Hours, minutes, seconds
Digital section: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• Time: Hours, minutes, seconds (12-hour/24-hour)
• Calender: Year, Month, Date, Day of the week
• City code
Battery duration Fully charged to empty: Approx. 8 months
without recharging Two seconds interval movement to stopping: Approx. 4 days
Battery Secondary battery, 1pc.
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