Timex Helix User Manual [en, es, fr]
W61 490-095004
Dear Wise and Discerning Consumer,
Congratulations and thanks so much for purchasing this extraordinary HELIX™ timepiece. If
you have this manual, then you've bought one of the following HELIX™ watches: the ABT, DM,
or WRKS (if you look at the back of your watch, you'll see that we're being honest with you).
Each timepiece comes stocked full of practical features, all of which you'll find in this informative
manual that’s been translated into eight languages for even the most global-minded clock
watchers out there.
Oh, come on. You know who you are.
—HELIX™
Figure 1.A
Figure 1.B
Figure 2
The Crown
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
If your watch were a head, this would be its hat. Free of jewelry and
other adornments, this crown will enable you to “scroll” from mode to mode
by simply rotating it.
You might have also noticed that the crown can be pushed in and pulled out to four
different positions for programming (see Figure1.B). We've made sure that when you
reach each position, you'll feel both a tangible click and hear a discernible beep. The two
first positions are for more common or “serf” adjustments while the second stops are for
more noble or “royal” adjustments. It's medieval modern.
Your HELIX™ wrist instrument is also equipped with a locking mechanism located at the bottom
of the case. This feature will lock your watch into a specific mode in case you bump the crown
doing whatever it is you're doing. In other words, if you’re in the chronograph mode timing an
event, we wouldn't want you to look at your watch and see that you've accidentally knocked
yourself out of the chronograph mode. To activate, simply slide the locking switch to the right.
To de-activate, slide back to the left and start “serfing” again.
INDIGLO® Night-light
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
Your new watch is tech. So much so that even the modest sounding
ELECTROLUMINESCENT TECHNOLOGY used in the INDIGLO® Night-light had to be
patented (US Patent Number 4,527,096 and 4,775,964) — you know, to keep it out of
the “wrong” hands. At night and other low-light conditions, it lights up the entire
face of the watch. You can't just give science like that away.
Anyway, it's activated by pressing the crown all the way in to Position 1
(see Figure 1.B).
NIGHT-MODE® Feature
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
THIS IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS INFO ABOVE.
If you aren't wearing your new watch, you should put it on your
wrist now. Your watch is equipped with NIGHT-MODE® Feature (US
Patent Number 4,912,688). It enhances our already amazing ELECTROLUMI-
NESCENT TECHNOLOGY. Do not fear it.
Pressing and holding the crown in to Position 1 for about four seconds will make
your watch beep and activate NIGHT-MODE® Feature which allows any button to illumi-
nate the face for around four seconds — you'll know NIGHT-MODE® Feature is activated
by the appearance of a tiny moon icon (see Figure 2) and another beep. To deactivate
NIGHT-MODE® Feature, press and hold the crown again for four seconds and you’ll hear
another beep. Now it’s deactivated. Okay? Okay.
TIME/DATE
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to TIME/DATE mode.
Setting the Time and Date
A. To set the time, pull the crown out to Position 3 (see Figure 1.B) — feel the click and hear
the beep. SET TIME will appear. As luck would have it, when you turn the crown forward
(clockwise) the time moves forward, and when you turn the crown backward
(counterclockwise) the time moves backward. Turn the crown quickly and time will
appear to fly.
B. To set the date, pull the crown out to Position 4 (see Figure 1.B). SET DATE will
appear. Rotate crown and you can set the date. Date can be displayed as either
MM-DD or DD-MM. Toggle between the two date formats by pressing
either the start/split or stop/reset buttons (see Figure 1.A) while the
crown is in Position 4.
Standard vs. 24-hour Time
Depending on your societal conditioning, you think of
a day as two 12-hour blocks or one giant 24-hour slab. As
long as your watch is in TIME mode, we've got all of you covered.
A. Pull the crown out to Position 3. SET TIME appears.
B. Press either the start/split or stop/reset buttons to switch between 12 and
24-hour formats. Everyone happy?
Setting Time and Date in a Second Time Zone
Want to know what time your brother is having breakfast in Anchorage? Or how about
when that satellite launches from Russia? Then, my friend, this is the mode for you!
A. To set the time for a second time zone (T-2), while in TIME mode press and hold the
stop/reset button for four seconds, until an audible beep is heard. Ignore all inaudible beeps.
B. Set time and date as you did in the TIME/DATE section — with all those beautiful turns,
rotations, and toggles.
C. Switch back to T-1 by holding the stop/reset button for four seconds.
D. From now on, if you want to “peek” at the other time zone, press and briefly hold the
stop/reset button. It's that easy!
E. To make T-2 the default, press and hold the stop/reset button for four whole seconds.
Keep in mind the time zone (T-1 or T-2) you choose as the default will effect how all other
modes display time.
In case you were wondering, a second time zone can also have a second format
(i.e., DD vs. DM).
CHRONOGRAPH (Stopwatch)
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to CHRONOGRAPH mode. Time of
day is always displayed in this mode.
Timing an Event
A. Find something to time. A marathon,
the walk to the toilet,
it takes you to read this inane gibberish.
Press the start/split button. A flashing stopwatch icon
(see Figure 2) indicates that running time has begun.
B. To pause running time, press the stop/reset button.
C. To resume timing, press the start/split button again. There it goes.
D. To reset running time to 00.00.00, press and hold the stop/reset button.
Recording Split Times
ATTENTION: THIS IS PRETTY NEAT, RIGHT HERE.
While the chronograph is running, press the start/split button. For ten seconds and ten
seconds only, the display will show segment number, lap time, and split time of the segment
just completed. After a ten-second interval, the display will continue to show the number of
current segment, lap time, and split time. This does not hurt the watch because watches feel
no pain.
Reviewing Split Times
“What just happened and how long did it take?” you might ask yourself.
A. To get an answer, pull the crown out to Position 3. The word RECALL will appear. The display
will show segment number, lap time, and split time.
B. If you rotate the crown, you can view the segments in ascending or descending order.
NOTE: Sorry, you can't view segments that are currently in progress.
MEMO: If you try to review info and no split times have been taken, RECALL will be
replaced by NO DATA. Don't worry, it's nothing personal.
Customizing the View
Depending on your preferences, we allow you to view split times in two
different modes: lap over split, or vice versa. Whatever floats your boat,
you know?
A. To toggle between the two, pull the crown out to
Position 4. SET FORMAT will appear on the display
for a second and then effortlessly
or how long
SET LAP SPLIT (the default setting).
B. Switch formats by rotating the crown or by
pressing either the stop/reset or start/split buttons.
C. Do what you like.
change to
TIMER
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to TIMER mode.
Setting the Timer
This function is for New Year's Eve, cooking frozen pizzas, certain sporting events, and other
circumstances in which you count backward.
A. Pull the crown out to Position 3. SET HR-MIN will appear. Check it out.
B. Rotate the crown to desired hour and minute settings.
C. To set seconds, pull the crown out to Position 4. SET SECOND appears. Check that out, too.
INTERESTING POINT: When 00.00.00 is reached, rotating the crown counterclockwise will bring
up 23.59.59. That's just one second short of a whole day!
Timer Operation
A. Begin timing by pressing the start/split button. A realistic looking hourglass icon (see
Figure 2) will flash and TIMER will be replaced by the set time and descending time.
B. To pause countdown, press the stop/reset button.
C. To restart countdown, press the start/split button again.
D. To stop countdown altogether and reset the darn thing, press the stop/reset button
one more time.
E. When timer reaches zero, a five-second melody is generated and INDIGLO®
Night-light flashes. If you are so inclined, you can nod your head or tap
your foot. Stop the beeping and flashing manually by pressing any
button. STRANGE BUT TRUE: You don't need to be in the
TIMER mode for the melody to sound.
F. To reset the timing function, press the
stop/reset button.
ALARM
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to ALARM mode.
Setting the Alarm
A. Pull the crown out to Position 3. SET ALARM will appear out of thin air.
B. Rotate the crown to set the alarm time in five-minute increments.
NOTE: When you're setting the time, the alarm automatically arms itself — proof is
in the little alarm clock icon (see Figure 2). Although it might appear that alarms have
the right to bear arms, in this case, the word “arm” has nothing to do with weapons.
Alarms have no rights. To disarm, push the crown back to the normal run position (Position
2, see Figure 1.B) and press either the start/split or stop/reset buttons. A corresponding ON or
OFF will appear.
GUESS WHAT? The alarm's catchy melody, the flashing INDIGLO® Night-light, and the flashing
little alarm clock icon will continue for 20 seconds, or until it's stopped manually by pressing any
button. If you ignore the alarm's cry for help, another alarm will sound five minutes later.
ANECDOTAL INFO: Once the alarm has been armed, it will go off every 24 hours without being
asked or reminded, unless disarmed.
Setting the Hourly Chime
A. Pull the crown out to Position 4. SET CHIME appears. You may say “hello” now, if it
pleases you.
B. Toggle chime on or off by pressing either the start/split or stop/reset buttons.
HEY! You'll know the chime is armed because a small musical note icon (see Figure 2)
will appear in TIME/DATE and ALARM modes. The hourly chime can be heard in
any mode.
THERMOMETER/BAROMETER
(ABT, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to THERMOMETER/BAROMETER mode.
Convenience is quite abundant these days and your new watch is no exception.
Both the thermometer and barometer are conveniently self-calibrating. Temperature
readings are taken every minute and barometric readings are taken on the hour. Upon
entry into THERMOMETER/BAROMETER mode, new initial barometric readings are
immediately taken.
During normal operation, the display will show the following (see Figure 2):
Line 1: Current temperature.
Line 2: Difference between most recent hourly barometric reading and the one taken an
hour earlier.
Line 3: Barometric reading.
Line 4: Current time.
BONUS CULTURAL CONVENIENCE: Data can be viewed in either English (Hg) or metric (mb),
and also Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). To learn how to switch between the two, see Setting
the Format.
Reviewing Barometric Readings
Barometers are neat — don't let anyone tell you differently. They sort of let you see into
the future. The basic barometric rules of thumb state that if the pressure is on the rise,
good weather is on its way; if it’s down, a storm's coming — useful info if you’re
wondering about surf conditions, impending snowy or rainy weather, or if
you're planning what you hope to be a sunny-day picnic.
NOTICE: Your watch stores the two most recent hourly readings
without complaint, as well as readings for 12:00 AM, 4:00 AM,
8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. The current
display will show the difference between the
two most recent
hourly readings. Simple, right?
A. To review old readings, you should pull the crown
out to Position 3. That's when RECALL will appear and the
watch will display the earliest four-hour interval reading (in Line 3)
along with the difference between that and the reading from four hours
earlier. So you're not totally confused, the time of the reading will be
displayed at the bottom (Line 4).
B. To look through all the stored readings, rotate the crown. You should have that
wired by now. Differential and time will change according to changes in stored data,
and you'll be able to literally track the progress of the weather as it progresses or
digresses — depending on your tastes.
DID WE MENTION? If the watch hasn't accumulated six prior barometric readings at the
aforementioned four-hour intervals, the words NO DATA will appear when crown is pulled out
to Position 3. Once again, it's nothing personal.
ALTIMETER
(ABT, WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to ALTIMETER mode. Your i•CONTROL® Setting Systems watch
uses its ability to measure barometric pressure to estimate altitude readings. Because baro-
metric pressure is always changing, it's recommended that you recalibrate the altimeter
often — at least before activities in which you plan to use it frequently (i.e., snowboarding,
skiing, climbing, rappelling, etc.).
ADDITIONAL ABILITY NOTE: Altitude can be viewed in either English (ft.) or metric
(m.). To learn how to switch between the two, see Setting the Format.
Calibrating the Altimeter
A. Pull the crown out to Position 3 while in THERMOMETER/
ALTIMETER mode. CALIBR ALTI appears, followed by SET
ALTI, and what the watch believes in all honesty to be
the current altitude.
B. Enter your current altitude by rotating
the crown. If you don't know your altitude, look at a
map, a trail marker, or ask someone who looks nice. If they
don't know, at least you'll have met somebody new.
C. If you would like to reset to the factory default (what the watch thinks
is the current altitude) press and hold the start/reset button.
THERMOMETER/ALTIMETER
Rotate the crown until you get to the THERMOMETER/ALTIMETER mode.
In this mode, the watch will display the following:
Line 1: Temperature.
Line 2: Rate of altitude change, expressed in feet (ft.) or meters (m.) per minute. If two
altitude readings have not been taken, the differential will be expressed as zero.
Line 3: Current altitude.
Line 4: Current time.
ALTIMETER/CHRONOGRAPH
Rotate the crown until you get to the ALTIMETER/CHRONOGRAPH mode. Your watch will take
altitude readings at set, programmed intervals. Based strictly on those intervals and not
whimsy or the random chance or emotion, altitude readings will be updated periodically
(see Taking Readings at Set Intervals for explanation of update periods and how to change
them) and will be displayed on Line 3. Line 2 will logically display the difference between
the current altitude reading and the one prior. Live long and prosper.
Using the Chronograph
Coupled with the altimeter, the chronograph function cleverly transforms itself
into a very handy hybrid function. We humbly suggest that you might
use this mode to track how fast you're climbing or how slowly
you're descending — or, of course, vice versa. Press the
start/split button, you'll see:
Line 1: Flashing stopwatch icon
indicating that running time has begun.
Line 2: Rate of ascent/descent.
Line 3: Current altitude.
Line 4: Elapsed time.
Press the start/split button again if you want to keep a record of a particular
segment of an activity (i.e., how fast you ride from mountain top to the trail head
down at the halfway point). By hitting the start/split button once more, you'll be able
to keep a record of how fast and how far you descended during that segment of the
descent. When you press the start/split button you'll see:
Line 1: Segment number.
Line 2: Change in altitude for that segment.
Line 3: Current altitude.
Line 4: Time of segment just completed.
NOTE: Once ten seconds have elapsed a new segment will start at 0. Once you’ve reached your
destination, hit the stop/reset button to stop running time.
Reviewing Previously Stored Segments
To recall ALL past segments pull the crown out to Position 3 and rotate it forward (clockwise) to
scroll through all segments. Once you've pulled the crown to Position 3 you'll see:
Line 1: Segment number.
Line 2: Change in altitude from the beginning of segment.
Line 3: Altitude at the time the start/split button was pressed.
Line 4: Length of segment being viewed.
While recalling past segments, you can also press the start/split button to review
the following information:
Line 1: Segment number.
Line 2: Duration or length of segment.
Line 3: Total elapsed time (length of all segments combined).
To review stored segments in
ALTIMETER/CHRONOGRAPH mode, see Reviewing
Split Times. While reviewing stored segments the display will
show the following:
Line 1: Number of the segment currently being viewed.
Line 2: Difference between altitude during the segment currently being
viewed and the one immediately prior to it.
Line 3: Altitude at the time the start/split button was pressed.
Line 4: Length of the segment being viewed.
NOTE: If you didn't already know, with information like this you could rule the world! Or at
the very least, find out how fast you've been climbing or descending.
Taking Readings at Set Intervals
Your watch can be programmed to take altitude readings at set intervals in both
ALTIMETER/CHRONOGRAPH and THERMOMETER/ALTIMETER modes. This comes in handy if
you don't want to be looking at your watch all the time, but still enjoy the consumption of trivial
data and information after the fact.
A. To choose an interval setting, pull the crown out to Position 4 (see Figure 1.B) while in
ALTIMETER/CHRONOGRAPH mode. SET UPDATE PERIOD appears.
B. Rotate the crown and choose from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 4 minutes,
or 8 minutes, then press the crown back to the run position (Position 2).
HELPFUL HINT: Depending on your activity, you should choose an interval based on your
rate of ascent or descent. So, if you're doing something kind of slow, like rock climbing,
you'd choose a longer interval setting such as 8 minutes. But if you're doing
something kind of fast, like skiing, you'd choose a shorter interval setting such
as 15 seconds. The proper interval setting will more accurately measure your
rate of travel. You know what I mean?
COMPASS
(WRKS)
Rotate the crown until you get to COMPASS mode.
When to Recalibrate and Set Declination Angle
A compass works by responding to the Earth’s magnetic field; therefore, it
cannot give accurate readings when you’re in or near large metallic objects
(bridges, spaceships, automobiles, oil tankers, etc.) or near appliances that give
off electromagnetic radiation (like TV’s or computer monitors). This stuff could mess
with the watch’s calibration and/or accuracy. Don't calibrate your compass while
inside buildings, trains, or flying on airplanes. Thanks, friend.
Typically, the accuracy of wrist-worn compasses is within ± 10 degrees. That ain't half bad.
When calibrating and taking headings, it's important to maintain a level plane relative to the
Earth’s horizon. Use the force. Performing calibration or taking headings when the watch isn't
level can result in enormous heading errors. This could get you really lost. You should also avoid
areas that exhibit higher than normal concentrations of hard and soft iron — they throw off the
watch's calibration, too. A geology class or a pickax wouldn't be such a bad idea at this point.
Whenever a heading value is suspect, you should recalibrate the compass. It's also a super
good idea to recalibrate when you travel to a new area.
You should avoid storing the watch near any source of magnetism (computers, TV’s, gigantic
magnets, etc.), because the watch could take on a magnetic charge and render subsequent
headings inaccurate. If you think the watch might have taken on a magnetic charge, a
new calibration should be performed.
Good maintenance procedures, periodic calibration, a balanced diet including the
four major food groups, and strict observation of the guidelines outlined above
will help ensure that headings are accurate and movements are smooth
within the limitations of the immediate environment.
Compass Calibration
A. To calibrate the compass, pull the crown
out to Position 3 while in
COMPASS mode. CALIBR COMP appears.
B. After that, the following words will also appear:
WHILE LEVEL
ROTATE SLOWLY
TWO TURNS
PUSH START
AFTER TURNS
Obeying your watch's orders, hold the watch level and slowly rotate two turns (taking
at least 15 seconds per rotation), then press the start/split button. Its wish is your
command. If the button is not pressed within 2-3 minutes, CALBR CANCEL will appear
and any old settings will be used.
ALERT: If crown is pushed back in, CALBR CANCEL will also appear. If calibration was NOT
done correctly, PULL TO CALIBR will appear. Start over. Go back to square one. Do not pass go.
SPECIAL NOTE: Did you know that you can set a declination angle with or without calibration
taking place first? Well, then, now you know. Go forth and spread the word.
To set the declination angle without calibrating, press either the start/split or stop/reset buttons
with the crown in Position 3 and then follow directions below.
C. Pull the crown out to Position 4 and press either the start/split or stop/reset buttons. SET
DECLIN appears.
D. Rotate the crown to find the declination angle of the point nearest to your current location,
using the declination table (below) as a guide. Declination angles will scroll west to east.
SUPER SPECIAL NOTE: You can ALWAYS reset the declination angle by pulling the
crown out to Position 4 while you're in COMPASS mode.
DECLINATION ANGLES FOR MAJOR WORLD CITIES:
Banff, Alberta, B.C. 18 E
Brooklyn, New York 13 W
Canyonlands, Utah 12 E
Cerro Aconcagua, Argentina 3 E
Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador 1 E
Del Mar, California 13 E
Diamond Head, Hawaii 10 E
Gstaad, Switzerland 0 E
Irian Jaya Baliem, New Guinea 4 E
Lincoln City, Oregon 18 E
Margarita, Venezuela 12 W
Marseille, France 1 E
Mauna Loa, Hawaii 10 E
Mt. Katahdin, Maine 18 W
Mt. McKinley, Alaska 22 E
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12 W
Punta Baja, Sonora, Mexico 11 E
Punta Baja, Baja California Norte, Mexico 12 E
Selkirk/Monashee, B.C. 19 E
Springer Mountain, Georgia 4 W
Woodward, Pennsylvania 11 W
For additional declination angle information, see the Timex website www.timex.com.
Compass Operation
Compass headings are taken every time the watch enters COMPASS mode and every two
seconds thereafter. That's a lot of headings, pal.
INITIAL NOTE: You can ALWAYS “peek” at the compass from the TIME OF DAY mode by
pressing the stop/reset button.
SECONDARY NOTE: To make your battery last longer, the watch will stop taking
heading readings if it receives no input for 45 seconds.
ONE MORE NOTE: Pressing either the start/split or stop/reset buttons will
cause the compass to begin taking readings again.
DIVING
(DM)
Rotate the crown until you get to DIVING mode.
DIVE TRACK and DIVE CHRONO modes measure water temperature, depth,
and time of dive. Go deep.
If you so desire, you can use the DIVE CHRONO mode when you want a detailed
record of each dive within a series of dives, or if you want to take splits during a dive.
For instance, let's say you were going to spend a few minutes submerged to check some
underwater equipment and you wanted to record how long you were underwater each time.
Well, DIVE CHRONO would be appropriate if not downright suitable. For all other diving
applications, DIVE TRACK would be used.
Data in either mode can be viewed in English (ft. and degrees F) or metric (m. and degrees C).
To learn how to switch between the two, see Setting the Format.
Diving time is measured in minutes. CHRONO mode rules as well as most proven laws of physics
apply. Intermediate time spent on the surface can either be included or excluded. It's on you.
DIVE TRACK
(DM)
Rotate the crown until you get to DIVE TRACK mode.
Recording Depths and Temperatures
It is assumed that DIVE TRACK mode is accessed at or very near the surface, which will
be recorded as a depth of zero. Depth readings will be taken every 5 seconds when
the depth is 5 ft. (1.5 m.) or more. Otherwise readings will be taken every 15
seconds. Temperature readings will be taken the same way.
During normal operation, the display will read the following:
Line 1: Current temperature.
Line 2: Current depth.
Line 3: Time of dive.
Line 4: Current time.
Timing Dives
Want to time your dive? Okey dokey, then.
Diving time is measured in minutes. If you press the
start/split button or if the watch receives two consecutive depth
readings greater than or equal to 5 ft. (1.5 m.) the timer will start doing
its thing.
The timer will stop when you press the stop/reset button or when the watch
receives a reading of less than 5 ft. (1.5 m.). Once stopped, your maximum depth
(indicated by the letters MA) will be displayed on Line 2 and total dive time will be
displayed on Line 3.
How to Treat Time at the Surface
How you treat surface time depends on your individual belief system — we let you decide.
A. To choose whether or not to track surface time, pull the crown out to Position 3. SET
TIMING appears.
B. Press either the stop/reset or start/split buttons to toggle between AT SURF CONT (continue
timing while at the surface) or AT SURF PAUSE (pause timing while at the surface). Cool, huh?
NOTE: At the completion of a dive in AT SURF CONT mode, you may reset the timing device by
pressing and holding stop/reset until HOLD TO RESET appears and display resets.
ALSO: In AT SURF PAUSE mode, pressing the stop/reset button or resubmerging to a depth of
5 ft. (1.5 m.) or greater will restart timing.
DIVE CHRONO
(DM)
Rotate the crown until you get to DIVE CHRONO mode.
Stranger things have happened, but really, it's no coincidence that
whenever a split time is taken, a new depth reading is also taken. Upon
entering DIVE CHRONO mode, the timing mechanism is reset and
depth is automatically calibrated to zero. When the start/split
button is pressed or two consecutive readings of
5 ft. (1.5 m.) or greater are recorded, the
chronograph automatically starts. If you
want to record a split, go ahead and press start/split.
You can also take up to 99 split times during a dive and at
least 20 of them can be stored for later viewing.
During normal DIVE CHRONO operation the display will show
the following:
Line 1: Current water temperature.
Line 2: Current depth.
Line 3: Length of current segment.
Depth and temperature readings are updated every 5 seconds when submerged and
every 15 seconds otherwise. Once a split time has been taken, the display will change to
the following for 10 seconds:
Line 1: Segment number of just completed split.
Line 2: Current depth.
Line 3: Split time or total dive time.
Line 4: Time of the just completed segment.
After 10 seconds, the display will revert to the following:
Line 1: Current temperature.
Line 2: Current depth.
Line 3: Total dive time.
Line 4: Time of current segment.
Reviewing Previously Stored Segments and Dive Data
Can't remember what transpired during that last voyage to the abyss? Your
watch can recall most everything, and without the troublesome and
sappy reminiscence so many other timepieces display.
A. Pull the crown out to Position 3. RECALL appears,
followed by TOT DIVE in Lines 1 and 2 and total dive
time in Line 3.
B. Rotate the crown and you can review
total surface time, followed by the splits and depths
recorded at various times.
During this operation, the display will show the following:
Lines 1 and 2: TOT DIVE.
Line 3: Total dive time.
After the next crown rotation, the display will show the following:
Lines 1 and 2: TOT SURF.
Line 3: Total time spent at the surface.
C. Rotate the crown again and the display will show you the following:
Line 1: Number of the segment being viewed.
Line 2: Depth at the time the split was taken.
Line 3: Split time relative to the total dive time.
Line 4: Lap time of the segment being viewed.
D. After the last segment has been viewed, the display will show the following:
Line 2: DIVE.
Line 3: MA, followed by the maximum depth of the dive.
NOTE: If no splits have been taken or watch has not been submerged to a depth greater than
or equal to 5 ft. (2 m.) since last reset, NO DATA appears.
WARNING: While your i•CONTROL® Setting Systems watch IS designed to withstand
the pressure of underwater use and IS waterproof, it is important that the crown is
NOT pulled out and the buttons are NOT pressed while the watch is underwater.
This will compromise the seal and could damage the watch.
• Watch is water resistant only as long as the lens, buttons, and case
remain intact.
• Rinse watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
• Do not eat watch.
Setting the Format
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
The heaps of data your watch records can be viewed in either
English or metric format.
A. To toggle between formats, pull the crown all the way out to Position 4 in
any mode. SET UNITS appears.
B. Press either the start/split or stop/reset buttons to toggle between formats.
PLEASE NOTE: When you toggle between English and metric formats in any mode, it
will affect the display in every other applicable mode.
Automatic Return-To-Time
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
If the watch is in any mode other than TIME/DATE for two consecutive passings of midnight
with no user input, the watch will automatically revert to TIME/DATE mode to conserve energy.
Save the planet.
Using the Locking Mechanism
(ABT, DM, WRKS)
There is a sliding locking mechanism located at the bottom of the face (see Figure 1.A). When
you get to the mode you want, nudge the locking mechanism to the right until a little
flashing lock icon appears (see Figure 2).
STICKY NOTE: When the crown is in Position 3 or 4, it won't lock and rotating it will
affect changes in all other modes.
Range of Readings
WARNING: This is some heady information. Thinking cap recommended.
A. Your watch has a huge range of readable temperatures:
-5 to122° F or -20 to 50° C, with 1° resolution. Temperatures
below zero will be indicated by a (-), while
temperatures at or above zero will have
no notation.
B. The range of readable barometric
pressures is equally huge: 13.30 to 31.00 Hg or
450 to1050 mb, with .05 Hg or 1 mb resolution.
C. Your watch's range of measurable altitudes is a healthy
0 to 19,680 feet or 0 to 6,000 meters, with either a 10-foot or
5-meter resolution.
D. Range of readable depths is 0 to130 feet or 0 to 40 meters, with a 1-foot or
1-meter resolution (DM only).
All out-of-range readings will be displayed as HI or LO. At that very moment, you'll be
either very cold, very hot, very deep, or very high; and you may want to make a mental note.
What the note says is entirely up to you.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR HELIX INSTRUMENTS MAIN FEATURES
Altimeter
Your Helix wrist instrument, like most products of its kind, uses barometric pressure to measure
altitude. This means that your altitude reading could change while you’re in the same place
based on shifting weather conditions. It will also not be accurate in climate-controlled settings.
So, if you’re trying to get a reading of your ascent/descent rate while running up and down the
stairs at home or in your office, chances are your readings are not accurate.
Your Helix wrist instrument should be used for recreational purposes (i.e., snowboarding,
skiing, hiking, or climbing), not for skydiving, hang-gliding, para-gliding, gyrocopter
riding (whatever), glider riding, or flying.
Temperature Reading
The temperature reading will be affected by your own body heat, direct
sunlight, and moisture. For the most accurate reading, remove the
watch from your wrist and wait 15 minutes.
HELIX is a trademark of Timex Corporation.
NIGHT-MODE is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation.
INDIGLO and I•Control are registered trademarks of INDIGLO Corporation.
TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
(U.S. — LIMITED WARRANTY — PLEASE SEE FRONT OF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR
TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER)
Your TIMEX watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex Corporation for a
period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex and its worldwide affiliates will
honor this International Warranty.
Please note that Timex may, at its option, repair your watch by installing new or thoroughly
reconditioned and inspected components or replace it with an identical or similar model.
IMPORTANT — PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR
DAMAGES TO YOUR WATCH:
1. After the warranty period expires
2. If the watch was not originally purchased from an authorized Timex retailer
3. From repair services not performed by Timex;
4. From accidents, tampering, or abuse; and
5. Lens or crystal, strap or band, watch case, attachments, or battery Timex may charge
you for replacing any of these parts.
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