A detailed guide on how to set the time on electronic children’s watches with 4 buttons, 3 buttons, and 1 button from A to Z

You are looking for ways to adjust a new children’s electronic watch? Or do you want to adjust the time more accurately? Don’t worry because FPT Shop will show you how to do it easily and in detail on the 4-button, 3-button, and 1-button watch models right in the article below.

1. Functions of buttons on children’s electronic watches

Like many other types of children’s watches, electronic watches usually have 4 buttons with separate functions. To use them easily, we can define the order of the buttons on the watch as A, B, C, D from left to right, top to bottom. These buttons have specific functions as follows:

• Button A (Adjust button) is used to start the watch, exit the adjustment mode, or adjust the light.
• Button B (Reverse button) is used to decrease numbers when adjusting the time.
• Button C (Mode button) is used to view the functions of the watch and switch between the modes that need to be adjusted.
• Button D (Forward button) is used to increase numbers when adjusting the time.

2. How to adjust a 4-button children’s electronic watch

Children’s electronic watches have designs and functions similar to regular electronic watches for adults. Therefore, the usage and adjustment are also quite similar.

2.1. Standard time adjustment

• Step 1: Hold down button A until the watch beeps and the screen flashes.

• Step 2: Press button C to adjust the time components including hour, minute, day, month, year.

• Step 3: Use buttons B and D to adjust the time of the watch. Press button B if you want to decrease the number. Press button D if you want to increase the number.

• Step 4: After completing the settings, simply press button A to exit and finish.

2.2. How to adjust world time

• Step 1: Press the MODE button to switch to the WT mode – an abbreviation for WORLD TIME.

• Step 2: Press button D to view the time zone of different regions. The watch will display the time and abbreviation of the corresponding city. For example: HKG – Hong Kong, BKK – Bangkok.

• Step 3: After completing, press button A to finish and save the settings.

Note:

• Not all children’s electronic watches have a world time function. Please check if your child’s watch has the words “WORLD TIME” or not!
• Vietnam belongs to GMT+7, the same as Bangkok (BKK). Therefore, when adjusting the watch, you need to set it in the BKK (Bangkok GMT+7) mode first.

2.3. Setting an alarm

• Step 1: Press button C to switch from the current time mode to the alarm mode (with the ALARM symbol, abbreviated as AL).

• Step 2: Hold down button A until the watch beeps and the screen flashes, then proceed to adjust the time.

• Step 3: Use buttons B and D to increase or decrease the alarm time as desired.

• Step 4: Use button C to switch between adjusting minutes or vice versa. Continue pressing buttons B and D to increase or decrease the minutes.

• Step 5: Press button A to complete the alarm setting.

2.4. Setting a countdown timer

• Step 1: Press button C from the current time mode to switch to the countdown mode (TMR symbol on the screen).

• Step 2: Press button A to start setting the countdown time as desired.

• Step 3: Use button C to select the parameter you want to change: hour or minute. Then, press button B to change the selected parameter.

• Step 4: Press button A to complete the countdown time setting. Next, press button B to start or stop the countdown timer.

2.5. Setting a sports timer

• Step 1: Hold down button C until the screen shows the stopwatch mode (Stopwatch) with the ST or STW symbol. At this time, the watch will display 00:00:00.

• Step 2: Press button B to start or stop the sports timer process.
• Step 3: Press button A to reset the stopwatch time to 00:00:00.

2.6. Adjusting the watch hands

• Step 1: Press button C to switch to the H-set mode (watch hand adjustment mode).

• Step 2: Hold down button A until the watch screen flashes and beeps.
• Step 3: Hold down button D to rotate the watch hands.
• Step 4: Hold down button D while pressing button B to automatically rotate the hands. When it reaches the correct position, press button D to stop.
• Step 5: Press button A to exit the watch hand adjustment mode.

3. How to adjust a 3-button children’s electronic watch

• Step 1: Hold down the MODE button until the ST and AL disappear from the screen.

• Step 2: Press the LIGHT button to select the time item you want to adjust (hour, minute, second, month, day, year).

• Step 3: Press the ALARM ON – OFF button to increase or decrease the value of the selected item.

Example: To adjust the hour, select the hour item (using the LIGHT button) and then adjust the hour value (using the ALARM ON – OFF button). Repeat the same process for minutes, days, months, and years.

Note: The above instructions are performed on the Skmei 3-button watch. You can still perform similar operations for other watch models, but the positions of the buttons may vary depending on the design of each product.

4. How to adjust a 1-button children’s electronic watch

4.1. For a type of watch that only displays the time

• Step 1: Find the time adjustment button, usually located on the side or back of the watch. Then, pull the button out by one notch.
• Step 2: Turn the button clockwise to adjust the time as desired.
• Step 3: After adjusting, push the button back to its original position to fix the setting.

4.2. For a type of watch that displays both the day and time

• Step 1: Identify the positions of the 2 date and time adjustment buttons.
• Step 2: Pull out the first button and turn it clockwise to adjust the time. Pull out the second button and turn it clockwise to adjust the date.
• Step 3: Push the buttons back to their original positions to fix the time and date settings.

5. Some notes when children use electronic watches

To make the electronic watch durable, less prone to damage, and last longer, parents need to note the following with their children:

• Children should not adjust the watch themselves to avoid incorrect settings or malfunctioning. If possible, guide them on how to use some basic watch functions such as checking the time or setting an alarm.
• Avoid strong impacts or sharp objects coming into contact with the watch to ensure durability.
• Help children change the battery of the electronic watch regularly to ensure correct operation.
• Remind children to keep the watch in a dry, clean environment to prevent damage from water or dust.
• Advise children not to wear the watch when participating in high-intensity sports activities to limit impact and scratches.

Conclusion

Through this article, FPT Shop has suggested how to adjust children’s electronic watches with 4-button, 3-button, and 1-button models. The steps are quite simple, not difficult at all. Take note of them, so you can refer back whenever you forget how to adjust the watch.