G-Shock MRG-8100B-1A - Manual (Page 21)

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Charging Precautions
Avoid charging the watch in the following locations, and
anywhere else where the watch may become very hot.
On the dashboard of an automobile parked in the sun • •
Very close to an incandescent light source or other sources • •
of heat
In a location exposed to direct sunlight for long periods
• •
Depending on the light source you are using, the case of the
watch may become quite hot when charging. Take care to guard
against burn injury after charging.
Low Battery Alert
When battery power is low, the second hand of the watch will jump
at 2-second intervals in the Timekeeping Mode to let you know that
charging is required.
Important!
The following functions are disabled when battery power is low.
Auto receive and manual receive • •
Alarm beeper • •
Timer countdown (If a countdown is in progress when the • •
battery goes low, it continues. However, time up alert does
not sound.)
Even if the battery level drops to point that all functions become • •
disabled, you still will be able to recharge the battery and use the
watch again.
When you recharge the battery after it drops to a level where
• •
functions become disabled, the hands will move automatically
back to the current time setting.
Try to keep the watch exposed to light as much as possible during
• •
normal use.