Alba VD53 - Battery Information and Replacement; Battery Life Indicator

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Characteristics

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Time/Calendar:

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Hour, minute and second hands

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Date displayed in numerals (VD53 only)

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Stopwatch:

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Measures up to 60 minutes in one second

increments

Display and crown/buttons

Screw down crown

Time setting

previous day’s date appears(VD53 only).

Pull out to second click when the second hand is at

the 12 o’clock position.

The second hand will stop on the spot. And

advance the hour and

minute hands by turning

the crown.

Turn clockwise until the desired date appears

(VD53 only).

Turn to set the hour and minute hands.

Push back in to normal position in accordance

with a time signal.

Stopwatch

Time setting

Do not press any button when the crown is at the sec-

ond click position, as this will move the STOPWATCH

hands.

When the time is set, the 24-hour hand move corre-

spondingly with the hour and minute hands.

When setting the hour hand, check that the 24-hour

hand is correctly set.

5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it

back to the exact minute.

Date setting (VD53 only)

a 30-day month and February.

Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.,

as the date may not change properly. If it is neces-

change the time to any time outside of this period, set

the date, and then reset to the correct time.

Stopwatch

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Restart and stop of the stopwatch can be repeated by

pressing button A.

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Measurement and release of split time can be repeat-

ed by pressing button B.

Battery change

HOUR.

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c: Second clickb: First clicka: Normal position

Hour

hand

STOPWATCH

minute hand

24 - hour hand

Minute hand

Date (VD53 only)

Second

hand

CROWN

STOPWATCH

second hand

a b c

Stopwatch hand position adjustment

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Before setting the time, be sure to check that

the STOPWATCH

hands are in the “0” position

when the

STOPWATCH is reset

(for resetting

the STOPWATCH, see "STOPWATCH").

* If either of the STOPWATCH hands is not at the "0"

position, reset them , following the procedure below:

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STOPWATCH

minute hand

STOPWATCH

second hand

CROWN

Press A or B to reset the STOPWATCH second

and minute hands to the “0” position.

▲

Push back in to normal position.

CROWN

Pull out to second click.

▲

A: The hands move counterclockwise.

B: The hands move clockwise.

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Before setting the time, check that the stopwatch

measurement is

stopped.

HOUR.

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Date (VD53 only)

Hour hand

Minute hand

Second

hand

The stopwatch can measure up to 60 minutes in one

second increments.

The measured time is indicated by the STOPWATCH

hands that move independently of the center and 24-

hour hands.

Before using the stopwatch, be sure to check that

the crown is set at the normal position and that the

STOPWATCH hands are reset to the “0” position.

* If the STOPWATCH hands do not return to the "0" position

when the stopwatch is reset, follow the procedure in "STOP-

WATCH HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT".

HOUR.

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Start / Stop

/ Restart

Reset

STOPWATCH

second hand

STOPWATCH

minute hand

Standard measurement

START

STOP

RESET

Accumulated elapsed time measurement

START

STOP

RESTART

RESET

STOP

Split time measurement

START

SPLIT SPLIT

RELEASE

STOP RESET

B B

Notes on operating the watch

Years

Battery life : Approx. 2 years

Battery : SEIKO SR920SW

If the stopwatch is used for more than 2 hours a day,

the battery life may be less than the speciﬁed period.

As the battery is inserted at the factory to check the

function and performance of the watch, its actual life

once in your possession may be less than the speci-

ﬁed period.

When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as

soon as possible to prevent any malfunction.

We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED

PULSAR DEALER for battery replacement.

After the battery is replaced with a new one, adjust the

stopwatch hand position and set the time/calendar.

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Battery life indicator

When the battery nears its end, the second hand

moves at two-second intervals instead of normal

one-second intervals. In that case, have the battery

replaced with a new one as soon as possible.

* The watch remains accurate while the second

hand is moving at two-second intervals.

Locking the crown

Turn the crown counterclockwise until

you no longer feel the threads turning.

The crown can be pulled out.

Push the crown back in to the normal

position.

Turn the crown clockwise while pressing

it lightly until tight.

[for models with screw down crown]

Unlocking the crown

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Necessary procedure after battery change

After the battery is replaced with a new one, or in

case any of the hands should move improperly, follow

the procedure below to reset the STOPWATCH

hands to “0” position.

* T h e STO P W A T C H

minute hand moves

correspondingly with

the STOPWATCH second

hand.

* T h e STO P W A T C H

hands move quickly if

the respective buttons

are kept pressed.

Press and hold simultaneously for 2

seconds or longer.

Press to reset the STOPWATCH

second and minute hands to the “0”

position.

* The STOPWATCH second hand turns counter clockwise,

and then returns to where it was.

Turn to set the time.

Push back in to normal position.

Pull out to second click.

A: The hands move counterclockwise.

B: The hands move clockwise.

AND

CROWN

HOUR.

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To preserve the quality of your watch

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Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)*

If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”, “WATER

R ESISTAN T 15 BAR” or “ WATER

RESISTANT 20 BAR” is inscribed on the

case back, your watch is designed and

manufactured to withstand up to 10 bar/15

bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking a bath, shallow diving,

but not for scuba diving. We recommend that you wear a

ALBA Diver’s watch for scuba diving.

* 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 i

n 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.

• If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss

or gain may be caused. This condition, however,

will

be corrected when the watch returns to normal

temperature.

NOTE:

Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be

considered as corresponding to actual diving depth since

swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at

a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into

water.

Light activities will not affect your watch,

but be careful not to drop your watch or hit

it against hard surfaces, as this may cause

damage.

SHOCKS

CHEMICALS

Be careful not to expose the watch to

s o l v e n t s, me rc ur y, c os me t ic sp r ay,

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Otherwise, the case, bracelet, etc. may

be c o m e d i s c ol o r e d , deteriorated or

damaged.

PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE

BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

a sticker on the case back, be sure to peel

them off before using your watch.

To prevent possible rusting of the case

and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and

perspiration, wipe them periodically with a soft

dry cloth.

CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET

Your watch works with stable accuracy

within a temperature range of 5° C and

35° C (41° F and 95° F).

Temperatures over 60° C (140° F) may

cause bat tery leakage or shorten the

battery life. Do not leave your watch in very low

temperatures below –10° C (+14° F) for a long time

since the cold may cause a slight time loss or gain.

However, the above conditions will be corrected

when the watch returns to normal temperature.

TEMPERATURES

Your watch will be adversely affected by

strong magnetism. Keep it away from

close contact with magnetic objects.

MAGNETISM

PERIODIC CHECK

It is recommended that the watch be

checked once every 2 to 3 years. Have

your watch checked by an AUTHORIZED

ALBA DEALER or SER VICE CENTER to

ensure that the case, crown, buttons, gas-

ket and crystal seal remain intact.

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Water resistance (5 bar)*

I f “ WAT ER R E S IS TA N T 5 BA R ” i s

inscribed on the case back, your watch is

designed and manufactured to withstand

up to 5 bar and is suitable for swimming,

yachting and taking a shower.

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Non-water resistant

If “WATER RESISTANT” is not inscribed

on the case back, your wat ch is no t

water res istan t , a n d c a re s hou l d b e

taken not to get it wet a s water may

damage the movement. If the watch

becomes wet, we suggest

that you have it checked

by an AUTHORIZED ALBA DEALER or SERVICE

CENTER.

WATER RESISTANCE

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Water resistance (3 bar)

If “WATER RESISTANT” is inscribed on

the case back, your watch is designed and

manufactured to withstand up to 3 bar,

such as acci dental contact with splashes

of water or rain, but it is not designed for

swimming or diving.

WARNING

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Do not remove the battery from the watch.

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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.

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Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the

CAUTION

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The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt

to recharge it, as this may cause battery leak-

age or damage to the battery.

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