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Lifemax Ladies
Radio Controlled
Atomic Talking
Analogue Watch
Designed in association with
supporting blind and
partially sighted people
40 pence (excluding vat) per product sold is paid to
REL which covenants all its taxable profits to RNIB
a registered charity number 226227
Please retain these instructions for future reference
Model 407.2 (strap) and 407.3 (bracelet)
These smaller versions of the Lifemax 407 and
407.1 Atomic Talking Watches have a 28 mm dial
that is suitable for females or children. However
the case materials and operation is different from
the larger 407 and 407.1 models.
407.2
407.3
Instruction manual
General description
This talking watch announces both the time and date and has a radio control feature
that enables the watch to receive a radio signal from transmission waves. This signal
sets the time and date on the watch automatically. The radio control feature also
changes the time from British summer to winter time automatically and vice-versa.
The factory has set your watch to receive the UK time signal.
The UK transmitter is based in Anthorn, Cumbria, and typically has a reaching
distance of up to 620 miles or 1000 kilometres.
The watch can also be used in Germany, USA and Japan (60 KHz only) where the
radio signal can be received and sets time and date automatically.
The watch automatically receives the time signal at 3am every day to maintain accurate timing.
If the watch does not set automatically it could be because it has not received an
update at 3am due to a weak signal. This could be due to where the watch is positioned. It is recommended that the watch should be left by a window in order to
receive the strongest possible signal.
Certain electrical equipment such as a television or computer, and some metallic
objects may affect the radio signal, so it is advised that the watch is not left close to
such equipment.
Orientation
Watch button S2 is flush with the watchcase and you will need to press this with a
pointer (such as a pen or opened out paper clip).
S1
Crown
ATOMIC
TALKING WATCH
S2
S1:
Time, Date Announcement and
Reception Status Button
Alarm and Set Button
S2:
Crown: Stop and Hands Reset Control
With the front of the watch facing towards you, you will notice the following buttons:
S1: Time, Date Announcement and Reception Status Button (this is located at the
2'clock position (top right)).
a. Press once to hear the hour and minute
b. Press twice to hear the day, month and date
c. Press three times to hear the reception status. If the radio signal reception was
successful the watch will speak the country name it is set to, followed by "Time
updated". If the radio signal reception failed the watch will speak the country
name it is set to, followed by "Time not updated".
Please note:
In some poor reception areas the signal may not update every night. Try
moving the watch to a new location. However, the watch is very accurate and
it can miss a few nights updating without any serious loss of accuracy.
S2: Alarm (this is located at the 4 o'clock position (bottom right)).
Press this recessed button once and the watch will speak the alarm time that has
been set. If the alarm is turned off the watch will announce, "Alarm is off".
Crown: Stop and reset hands control (this is located at the 3 o'clock position (centre
right).
Pull this out to stop the watch and reset the hands.
Please note:
1. When the crown is pulled out, the watch hands stops while the internal
clock is still running. After you push-in the crown, the hands will turn quickly
to match the internal voice time automatically.
2. Whilst the hands are turning quickly do not pull out the crown. If the crown
is pulled out the second hand will stop. Pushing the crown back in will cause
the hands to turn quickly again to match the internal voice time automatically.
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Operation
Receiving the time signal
During the night position your watch face down on a flat surface near a window. The
signal will be updated at 3am. You can test this by pressing the S1 (2 o'clock) button
three times for a reception status. If your watch is unable to make contact with the
radio signal, it will continue to function in the same way as a standard watch. The
time will then be corrected the next time your watch receives the time signal.
Country signal selection
You can set your watch to receive either UK, Germany, USA or Japan (60 KHz) signals.
When you select a new country the watch will adjust to the local time. The second
hand will run fast during the adjustment and then return to normal.
Selecting the signal for UK, Germany, USA or Japan (60 KHz only)
1. Press S2 (4 o'clock) for about three seconds while the watch is in normal time mode
until the watch speaks “Set alarm, press 2 o’clock button to set”.
2. Press S2 (4 o'clock) another three times, until the watch speaks “Global signal
selection, only when you visit these countries. Press 2 o’clock button to set”.
3. Press S1 (2 o'clock).
4. After pressing S1, it says “Press 2 o’clock button to set, 4 o’clock button to confirm”.
5. Press S1 (2 o'clock) to select UK, Germany, Japan (60 KHz only) or USA. (If you set to
USA, you need to choose the correct time zone from Pacific, Mountain, Central or
Eastern).
6. Press S2 (4 o'clock) to confirm after a new country has been selected.
7. After confirmation, the watch will set to the local time of the country that you have
selected. Wait until the hands stop running and resume to normal.
8. Now your watch will show the local time of the country that you have selected.
(It will adjust for summer and winter time).
9. The watch will receive the local radio signal automatically overnight.
Manual signal reception
The watch must be set to the right country before it can receive an accurate signal
(see above).
Position the watch face down on a flat surface near a window.
While the watch is in normal time mode:
1. Press S1 (2 o'clock) until the second hand stops.
2. The watch takes about 5 to 14 minutes to pick up the signal. Wait until the watch
has finished the signal receiving procedure.
3. After the signal reception, wait until the hands stop running and resume to normal.
4. Push S1 (2 o'clock) three times. If the reception was successful, the watch will speak
the country name followed by “Time updated”. If the reception failed, the watch
will speak the country name followed by “Time not updated”.
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Set daily alarm
1. Press S2 (4 o'clock) for about three seconds while the watch is in normal time mode
until the watch speaks “Set alarm, press 2 o’clock button to set”.
2. Press S1 (2 o'clock).
3. The watch says, “Press 2 o’clock button to set hour, 4 o’clock button to confirm”.
4. Press S1 (2 o'clock) to set the alarm hour. The watch will announce each hour
advanced in individual increments.
5. Press S2 (4 o'clock) after the hour is set.
6. The watch says, “Press 2 o’clock button to set minute, 4 o’clock button to confirm”.
7. Press S1 (2 o'clock) to set the alarm minutes. The watch will announce each minute
advanced in individual increments.
8. After confirmation, the watch will speak the alarm time set.
9. You can also check your alarm time set by pressing S2 (4 o'clock) at any time when
in normal time mode.
When activated the alarm will beep for 30 seconds at the alarm time set. Press either
S1 (2 o’clock) or S2 (4 o'clock) button to turn off the alarm.
The alarm is a daily alarm, so it will alarm every day. To turn off the daily alarm, follow
the Alarm on/off setting described below.
Alarm on/off
1. Press S2 (4 o'clock) for about three seconds while the watch is in normal time mode
until the watch speaks “Set alarm, press 2 o’clock button to set”.
2. Press S2 (4 o'clock) one more time, and the watch speaks “Alarm On/Off, press 2
o’clock button to set”.
3. Press S1 (2 o'clock).
4. The watch says, “Press 2 o’clock button to on/off, 4 o’clock button to confirm”.
5. Press S1 (2 o'clock) repeatedly until you hear your required option.
6. Press S2 (4 o'clock) to confirm.
Chime on/off (Hourly time announcement)
When the Chime is on, the watch announces the hour every hour.
1. Press S2 (4 o'clock) for about three seconds while the watch is in normal time mode
until the watch speaks “Set alarm, press 2 o’clock button to set”.
2. Press S2 (4 o'clock) two more times, until the watch speaks “Chime on/off, press 2
o’clock button to set”.
3. Press S1 (2 o'clock).
4. The watch says, “Press 2 o’clock button to on/off, 4 o’clock button to confirm”.
5. Press S1 (2 o'clock) repeatedly until you hear your required option.
6. Press S2 (4 o'clock) to confirm.
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Manual time setting (for Countries without a time signal)
This function is for when you travel or live in countries with no Radio Time signal. You
must set your watch to your local time when you come back from countries without a
Radio Time signal. Follow the Manual signal reception part of these instructions.
Set Time
1. Press S2 (4 o’clock button) for about 5 seconds while the watch is in normal time
mode until the watch speaks “Set alarm, press 2 o’clock button to set”.
2. Press S2 (4 o'clock) four more times, until the watch speaks “Set time, press 2 o’clock
button to set”.
3. Press S1 (2 o'clock).
4. The watch says: Press 2 o’clock button to set Hour, 4 o’clock button to confirm Press
S1 (2 o’clock button) to set Hour. Listen very carefully to the watch to make sure the
right AM or PM has been set.
5. Press S2 (4 o’clock button) to confirm after you have set the Hour
6. The watch says: Press 2 o’clock button to set Minute, 4 o’clock button to confirm
7. Press S1 (2 o’clock button) to set Minute
8. Press S2 (4 o’clock button) to confirm after the Minute is set.
9. The watch hands turn quickly to match the internal voice time and then resume
normal running when the time matching is finished and both the hands and voice
announcement are synchronised.
Your watch is not able to manually set the date. The date function will be updated
when you return to a country with a time signal.
Troubleshooting
Your watch is a very delicate and precise instrument. Although uncommon hard
knocks or vibrations can cause the hands to move irregularly, and therefore display
the incorrect time, although the internal clock is keeping accurate time. You may
notice this if when the time announcement does not match with the position of
hands. Then you need to reset watch hands by the following procedures.
To reset the watch hands
1) Wait until the second hand is at 12 o’clock and pull out the crown immediately so
that the second hand stops at 12 o’clock position.
2) Turn the crown to set Hour and Minute hands to 12 o’clock.
3) With all the hands stopped at 12 o’clock position, hold S1 for five seconds and then
push in the crown.
4) The watch hands turn quickly to match the internal voice time and then resume
normal running when the time matching is finished and both the hands and voice
announcement are synchronised.
04
Battery low warning
If the watch hands run one step every two seconds and there is no talking function the
battery is low. Please follow the instructions under “strap and battery replacement”.
Not receiving time signal
This may be due to:
Being outside of the UK, Germany, USA and Japan (60 KHz only) signal area.
Being in a built up area.
Metal objects blocking the radio signal.
Interference from a computer monitor or TV.
Ensure that the watch is close by a window, as this gives the best reception; you may
have to try different windows in the house to gauge which is best. Please note that
reception is always better at night. If your watch is unable to make contact with the
radio signal, it will continue to function in the same way as a standard watch. The
time will then be corrected the next time your watch receives the time signal and
updates.
Caring for your watch
Talking watches are not water-resistant and should not be kept in a damp place or
immersed in water. Should the watch accidentally become wet, wipe dry quickly and
do not operate until dry.
Strap and battery replacement
Replacement watchstraps are available from jewellers or watch specialists.
This watch uses a CR2032 type battery. It is recommended that trained jewellers or
watch specialists should fit new batteries to avoid any damage to the watch.
Remove the four screws with a small cross-headed screwdriver. Open the watch at the
back and carefully remove the bottom part, making sure you do not lose the waterproof seal.
Pick up the battery spring on the right and take out the battery and insert a new one
(noting the polarity”+” is up).
Now push the battery spring down. Before you put the case-back on again, make sure
the waterproof seal is correctly in place.
The battery life will depend on how often you use the talking function.
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The watch will not work after a battery has been
replaced until the following has been carried out
1) After battery replacement, the second hand starts to run when the crown is
pushed in.
2) Wait until the second hand is at 12 o’clock and pull out the crown immediately
so that the second hand stops at the12 o’clock position.
3) Turn the crown to set Hour and Minute hands to 12 o’clock
4) With all the hands stopped in the12 o’clock position, push in the crown. The
watch stops running after the crown is pushed in.
5) Place the watch near a window. The watch will start to search for the time
signal and will continue updating the signal for 24 hours if the first signal
reception is not successful. After receiving a valid time signal, and the hands
move on to the correct time.
If the watch does not show you the right time after battery replacement, please
reset your watch according to the instructions under “To reset the watch hands ”.
Please retain this information for future reference.
LIFEMAX LTD.
Unit 1 Pipers Court,
Thatcham,
Berkshire, RG19 4ER
www.lifemaxuk.co.uk
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