The face of the watch is a solar panel that generates power from light. The generated power charges a built-in rechargeable battery, which powers watch operations. The watch charges whenever it is exposed to light.
Warning!
Leaving the watch in bright light for charging can cause it to become quite hot.
Take care when handling the watch to avoid burn injury. The watch can become particularly hot when exposed to the following conditions for long periods.
• On the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight• Too close to an incandescent lamp
• Under direct sunlight
Important!
- Allowing the watch to become very hot can cause its liquid crystal display to black out. The appearance of the LCD should become normal again when the watch returns to a lower temperature.
- Turn on the watch’s Power Saving function (page E-14) and keep it in an area normally exposed to bright light when storing it for long periods. This helps to ensure that power does not run down.
- Storing the watch for long periods in an area where there is no light or wearing it in such a way that it is blocked from exposure to light can cause power to run down. Expose the watch to bright light whenever possible.
