Armitron Watch: How to Set Time | MD0699 User Manual

The Armitron MD0699 Series Watch is a versatile timepiece that comes with a range of features that cater to the needs of modern-day users. The watch is designed to display the standard time-telling mode, including hours, minutes, seconds, month, and day of the week. Additionally, it comes with an alarm function with a buzzer signal output, a chronograph function with lap operation, and an hourly chime. The watch also has a 12/24-hour military time display and a second time zone feature. The Armitron MD0699 Series Watch is water-resistant and has an electro-luminescent display (INSTALITE) that makes it easy to read in low-light conditions. The user manual provides detailed instructions on how to set the time, select features, measure split time, activate the alarm and hourly chime, change the battery, and use the watch’s water-resistant feature. The manual also includes information on how to locate and use Armitron Adventure approved service centers for repairs or maintenance.

MD0699

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FEATURES

1. Standard display mode: Hour, Minutes, Seconds, Month, Day of the Week.
2. Function: • Alarm function with buzzer signal output. • Chronograph function with lap operation. • Hourly Chime • 12/24 Hour (Military Time). • Second Time Zone • Water Resistant as indicated on the watch • INSTALITE – Electro Luminescent Display
3. Press ‘A’ Minutes flash. Press ‘C’ to advance the Minutes.
4. Normal operating temperature range: 10”C-40’C.
5. Press ‘B’ twice return to Time Telling Mode.

SELECTING FEATURES

1. Time Telling Mode displays Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, and Day of the Week.
2. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ once. Alarm Mode appears. Press ‘B’ three times to return to Time Telling Mode.
3. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ twice. Stopwatch Mode appears. Press ‘ B’ two times to return to Time Telling Mode.

SPLIT TIME

1. While in Stopwatch Mode, press ‘D ‘to start timing.
2. Press ‘A’ to display split time, stopwatch timing continues internally.
3. Press ‘A’ to clear sp lit time and continue time measurement.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 and u can measure the multi-split time.
5. Press ‘D’ to stop the stopwatch
6. Press ‘A’ to reset to zero.
7. Press ‘B’ twice return to Time Telling Mode.

SETTING THE 24 HOUR ALARMS

1. From lime Telling Mode, press ‘B’ once to enter the Alarm Mode.
2. Press ‘A’. Alarm Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Hour.
3. Press ‘B’ Alarm Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Minute. NOTE: Pressing and holding ‘D’ will advance digits rapidly.
4. Press ‘A’ to exit the set date.
5. Press ‘B’ three times to return to Time Telling Mode.

SETTING THE TIME AND CALENDAR

1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘A’. Seconds flash. Press ‘D’ to zero out the seconds. NOTE: Zeroing out 30 or more seconds automatically adds one minute to time.
2. Press ‘B’. Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour. NOTE: Pressing and holding ‘D’ will advance digits rapidly.
3. Press ‘B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Minutes.

ACTIVATING ALARM + HOURLY CHIME

1. While in Alarm Mode, press ‘D’ to deactivate the Alarm and Chime.
2. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm.
3. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Chime. The Hourly Chime symbol appears to indicate the Hourly Chime will sound every hour on the hour.
4. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm and Chime.
5. Press ‘B’ three times to return to Time Telling Mode.

DUAL TIME ZONE

1. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ three times to enter the Second Time Zone Mode.
2. Press ‘A’ Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour.
3. Press ‘ B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to adjust the Minutes.
4. Press ‘A’ to end set sequence.
5. Press ‘B’ to return to Time Telling Mode. NOTE: Second Time Zone Clock may be used to keep track of a foreign time.

EL LIGHT FEATURE

1. Press ‘C’ or the ‘EL’ button in any mode to illuminate the watch face. The backlight will remain lit for 3 seconds. NOTE: EXCESSIVE USE OF LIGHT WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Change the battery when the watch becomes slow, the readout darkens or does not appear, or the backlight fails. Before removing the old battery, be sure to denote its polarity so that the new battery is installed in exactly the same way. Replace with the same kind or equivalent only. This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician. However, it is not necessary to return your watch to the manufacturer for battery replacement. It is recommended that you bring your timepiece to a local jeweler.

WATER RESISTANCE

This is a WATER RESISTANT watch. Do not operate push buttons below the surface of the water. Should water or condensation appear in the watch, immediately have the watch checked. Water can corrode electronic parts inside the case.

USE OUR NATIONWIDE SERVICE CENTERS. YOU CANNOT RETURN WATCH FOR SERVICE

WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED.

If your watch requires cleaning, lubrication, battery changing, or needs a crystal replaced, Armitron Adventure approved Service Centers are available in your area. These repair facilities use Armitron Adventure parts and components to assure quality and future performance. Free estimates are available in advance, should you need servicing or repairs not covered under the warranty. Repairs covered under the warranty may require proof of purchase, so retain the purchase receipt.

RETURN YOUR WATCH FOR SERVICING

Please call 718-482-4195 for a listing of all approved and authorized service centers and locations, or visit our website at: WWW.ARMITRON.COM YOUR WATCH SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Carefully pack your watch in a sturdy box (do not send in a gift box for same will not be returned) and mail to the nearest approved authorized service station. Because of possible loss, we recommend that you insure the watch, return receipt requested, when using the mail. If you do not receive a receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office. Never include a special watch band or any other article of personal value in your shipment.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Alarm function with buzzer signal output
• Chronograph function with lap operation
• Hourly Chime
• 12/24 Hour (Military Time)
• Second Time Zone
• Water Resistant as indicated on the watch
• INSTALITE – Electro Luminescent Display

Temperature Range| 10°C-40°C
Split Time|

• Press ‘D’ to start timing
• Press ‘A’ to display split time, stopwatch timing continues internally
• Press ‘A’ to clear split time and continue time measurement
• Repeat step 2 and 3 to measure multi-split time
• Press ‘D’ to stop the stopwatch
• Press ‘A’ to reset to zero

Setting the 24 Hour Alarms|

• Press ‘B’ once to enter the Alarm Mode
• Press ‘A’. Alarm Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Hour
• Press ‘B’ Alarm Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Minute
• Press ‘A’ to exit the set date

Setting the Time and Calendar|

• Press and hold ‘A’. Seconds flash. Press ‘D’ to zero out the seconds
• Press ‘B’. Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour
• Press ‘B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Minutes

Activating Alarm + Hourly Chime|

• While in Alarm Mode, press ‘D’ to deactivate the Alarm and Chime
• Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm
• Press ‘D’ again to activate the Chime. The Hourly Chime symbol appears to indicate the Hourly Chime will sound every hour on the hour
• Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm and Chime

Dual Time Zone|

• Press ‘B’ three times to enter the Second Time Zone Mode
• Press ‘A’ Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour
• Press ‘B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to adjust the Minutes

EL Light Feature| Press ‘C’ or the ‘EL’ button in any mode to illuminate the watch face. The backlight will remain lit for 3 seconds
Changing the Battery|

• Replace with the same kind or equivalent only
• This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician
• It is recommended that you bring your timepiece to a local jeweler

Water Resistance| This is a WATER RESISTANT watch. Do not operate push buttons below the surface of the water. Should water or condensation appear in the watch, immediately have the watch checked. Water can corrode electronic parts inside the case
Service Centers| Service Centers

FAQS

What are the features of the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

The Armitron MD0699 Series Watch comes with standard time-telling mode, alarm function with a buzzer signal output, chronograph function with lap operation, hourly chime, 12/24-hour military time display, second time zone feature, water-resistant feature, and INSTALITE – Electro Luminescent Display.

How do I select features on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

How do I select features on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

How do I measure split time on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

While in Stopwatch Mode, press ‘D’ to start timing. Press ‘A’ to display split time, stopwatch timing continues internally. Press ‘A’ to clear split time and continue time measurement. Repeat step 2 and 3 to measure multi-split time. Press ‘D’ to stop the stopwatch. Press ‘A’ to reset to zero.

How do I set the 24-hour alarms on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ once to enter Alarm Mode. Press ‘A’. Alarm Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Hour. Press ‘B’ Alarm Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Alarm Minute. Press ‘A’ to exit the set date. Press ‘B’ three times to return to Time Telling Mode.

How do I set the time and calendar on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘A’. Seconds flash. Press ‘D’ to zero out the seconds. Press ‘B’. Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour. Press ‘B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Minutes.

How do I activate the alarm and hourly chime on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

While in Alarm Mode, press ‘D’ to deactivate the Alarm and Chime. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Chime. The Hourly Chime symbol appears to indicate the Hourly Chime will sound every hour on the hour. Press ‘D’ again to activate the Alarm and Chime. Press ‘B’ three times to return to Time Telling Mode.

How do I use the dual time zone feature on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ three times to enter the Second Time Zone Mode. Press ‘A’ Hours flash. Press ‘D’ to advance the Hour. Press ‘B’ Minutes flash. Press ‘D’ to adjust the Minutes. Press ‘A’ to end set sequence. Press ‘B’ to return to Time Telling Mode.

How do I use the EL light feature on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

Press ‘C’ or the ‘EL’ button in any mode to illuminate the watch face. The backlight will remain lit for 3 seconds.

How do I change the battery on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

Change the battery when the watch becomes slow, the readout darkens or does not appear, or the backlight fails. Before removing the old battery, be sure to denote its polarity so that the new battery is installed in exactly the same way. Replace with the same kind or equivalent only. This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician. However, it is not necessary to return your watch to the manufacturer for battery replacement. It is recommended that you bring your timepiece to a local jeweler.

How do I use the water-resistant feature on the Armitron MD0699 Series Watch?

This is a WATER RESISTANT watch. Do not operate push buttons below the surface of the water. Should water or condensation appear in the watch, immediately have the watch checked. Water can corrode electronic parts inside the case.

Where can I locate and use Armitron Adventure approved service centers for repairs or maintenance?

You can call 718-482-4195 for a listing of all approved and authorized service centers and locations, or visit their website at WWW.ARMITRON.COM.

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