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How to set the time on the Seiko QR-395

Seiko Precision
Tuesday, 16 October 2018

If you need to alter the time on your Seiko QR-395 time clock, follow the procedure below.

If you are already in program mode and are continuing from a previous date/time option, you can jump ahead to step 3.

If you have progressed past the last date/time option and the Seiko QR-395 has exited program mode, you will need to start again from step 2.

If you haven't already done so, with power applied to the Seiko QR-395, unlock and remove the top cover. This will enter program mode.

Seiko QR-395 Time Clock (unlock top cover)

Seiko QR-395 Time Clock (open top cover)

Press and hold the DATE/TIME button for 3-5 seconds until you hear a second beep. After the second beep, release the DATE/TIME button. This will enter the first date/time option.

Seiko QR-395 Time Clock (change time - step 2)

If the display shows "9999" when entering date/time program mode, you are required to enter the four digit password to proceed.

See How to input the password on the Seiko QR-395 for more information.

Press the DATE/TIME button as required to position the "" mark under the TIME option.

Seiko QR-395 Time Clock (change time - step 3)

Initially, the hour value will be flashing. If necessary, press the CHANGE button to alter the hour.

Press the SET button to proceed to the minutes.

The minutes value will now be flashing. If necessary, press the CHANGE button to alter the minutes.

Press the SET button to complete the procedure.