Timex M850, M515, EP9TMXM185 3348A-TMXM185, EP9TMXM850 3348A-12181, M640 User Manual
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BODYLINK SYSTEM
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Performance Watch User Guide
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performance watch user guide
©2005 Timex Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction ............................................................................3
Welcome! ....................................................................................3
Before you begin ........................................................................4
Watch terminology......................................................................4
Performance Watch Overview ..............................................5
The chronograph ........................................................................5
Resources ....................................................................................6
Watch buttons ............................................................................7
Display icons ............................................................................11
Starting the Bodylink® System ..............................................12
Messages ..................................................................................15
Display formatting....................................................................15
Preparing to use your Watch ..................................................16
Watch Modes ..........................................................................18
Time of Day Mode ....................................................................19
Chronograph Mode ..................................................................22
Interval Timer Mode................................................................25
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Lap Data Mode ........................................................................30
Summary Mode ........................................................................32
Basic Timer Mode ....................................................................35
Alarm Mode ..............................................................................37
Configure Mode ......................................................................40
Optional GPS functionality ................................................45
Enabling GPS features ............................................................46
Configuring GPS features for first use ..................................46
Additional GPS functionality in existing modes ....................47
New Modes..............................................................................57
Vertical Mode ............................................................................58
Finish Mode ..............................................................................60
Care & Maintenance ............................................................64
Changing the battery ..............................................................64
INDIGLO® night-light ............................................................65
Water resistance ......................................................................66
Legal Information ................................................................66
International warranty (U.S. limited warranty) ....................66
FCC Notice (U.S.) / IC Notice (Canada)..................................70
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................72
INTRODUCTION
Welcome!
Congratulations! With your purchase of the Timex® Bodylink®
System you have hired your new personal trainer. Using your
Performance Watch in partnership with your digital Heart Rate
Sensor offers you an unprecedented ability to track, store, and
analyze key indicators of your personal fitness level.
We dedicate this manual to information regarding your
Performance Watch. This sport watch functions as the brain for
your Bodylink System, providing you comprehensive, real-time
workout data gathered from your digital Heart Rate Sensor.
You will find your Performance Watch provides very user-friendly
fitness technology. But, like any new technology, you should take
the time to familiarize yourself with its features and functions to
optimize the usefulness of your purchase.
So, have fun exploring! Check out the Performance Watch modes.
Review the Quick Start Guide to develop a basic understanding of
your digital Heart Rate Monitor System. Most of all, enjoy your
new fitness partner on your road to increased performance!
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Before you begin
This manual contains information about, and instructions for,
setting up your new Performance Watch and using it with the
Heart Rate Sensor. To assist you in learning about your
Performance Watch, this manual contains several elements to
increase your understanding.
➤ An overview of the Performance Watch buttons, display icons,
and modes
➤ A glossary for each section that explains many of the references
used for the Performance Watch and the Performance
Watch modes.
➤ Complete, comprehensive instructions for setting up and using
your Performance Watch in each mode.
➤ Real-world scenarios that explain how you might use your
Performance Watch as part of your activity routine. You will see
these scenarios throughout the manual, appearing in grey text
boxes.
Watch terminology
Your Bodylink System has its own language that you will learn
as you become proficient in operating it. As you learn this
language, you will encounter some important words and phrases.
We promise; no one will make you take a vocabulary test!
But, reviewing key terminology will help you more quickly
understand how your Bodylink System operates. So, take a
minute to review some of the words that will appear throughout
this manual.
Bodylink® System: The Bodylink System allows you to track and
store real time data using a family of wireless devices in
conjunction with your Performance Watch.
Performance Watch: The Performance Watch, (Watch) houses the
data center for the Bodylink System.
Heart Rate Sensor: The Heart Rate Sensor (HR Sensor) measures
your heart rate. The Fitness Sensor User Guide provides detailed
information for setting up and using your HR Sensor.
PERFORMANCE WATCH OVERVIEW
The chronograph
As you use this manual to learn about your Watch, the word
chronograph can potentially cause some confusion. Try to
remember this: a chronograph is a tool for measuring time.
So, you will notice a Chronograph Mode, but any time your Watch
functions as a timing tool, it operates using chronograph (or
timing) functionality.
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Resources
Print resources
In addition to this manual, your Bodylink System includes these
valuable resources:
➤ Bodylink System Quick Start Guide: Information to help you set
up and begin using your Performance Watch in conjunction with
your HR Sensor, and an overview map of the different
Performance Watch modes.
➤ Fitness Sensors User Guide: Information for set-up, operation,
Watch buttons
The Watch offers multi-functional buttons that serve three
purposes. You do not have to memorize button functions for each
mode. Let the Watch serve as your guide.
Most of the time, the Watch buttons function according to the
labels printed on the case. If you do not see any symbols around
the edge of the display, follow the information printed on the
Watch case to guide you in using the buttons.
and maintenance of your HR Sensor.
Web resources
The Timex Websites offer beneficial information to help you
optimize your Bodylink System.
➤ www.timex.com/bodylink/: Information about Bodylink System
features and product simulations.
➤ www.timex.com/software/: Current software releases for Timex
products.
➤ www.timex.com/fitness/: Fitness and training tips for
using the Bodylink System.
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Additionally, in any mode where you can view your heart rate, you
can hold the INDIGLO® button to quickly silence an audible
target zone alert. Once you push the button to change the alert, it
will remain silent until you change it to another target zone alert
type in Configure Mode. See page 40 for more information.
INDIGLO®
night-light Press
to light the watch;
hold to silence
target zone alert
MODE
Press to go to
the next mode
START/SPLIT
Press to start timing
or take a split
DISPLAY
Press to display
performance data
SET/FORMAT
Press to set or
change the display
format
STOP/RESET
Press to stop or
press and hold to
reset
Setting buttons
Use Watch buttons to set Watch functions (for example, setting the
time or a target heart rate zone). When the + and – symbols
appear at the edge of the Watch display, you have initiated the
setting process.
INDIGLO®
night-light
Press to light
the watch
DONE
Press when
finished setting
The steps listed here allow you to set Watch functions.
1. Press and hold the SET button until the word SET briefly appears
on the display, followed by a flashing value.
2. Set the first value by pressing +
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value to set.
3. Press
(DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the values that need adjustment.
DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting
5. Press
process.
+
Press to increase the
displayed value
SELECT
Press to move to the
next value
–
Press to decrease
the displayed value
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Viewing buttons
Watch buttons can help you navigate through viewing options.
When you see the ▲ and ▼ triangles on the edge of the display,
you know there is information to view.
INDIGLO®
night-light
Press to light
the watch
▲
Press to display
next data value
Display icons
Watch display icons
MODE
Press to go to
the next mode
▼
Press to display
previous data value
Interval or basic
timer running
Chronograph
running
Night Mode enabled
GPS-3D Sensor
battery low
Sensor(s) activated
(blinks when trouble)
Alarm armed
Hourly chime
enabled
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Starting the Bodylink®System
When using the Performance Monitor, you can view real-time data
from a Heart Rate Sensor or Speed + Distance Sensor, or both, in
Time of Day, Chrono and Timer. The procedure to do this is the
same in all modes, though the data that you can view and their
position on the display in each mode will vary.
1. Make sure you’re wearing your Heart Rate Sensor or Speed +
Distance Sensor, or both, and that they are powered up and
functional.
2. Stand at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from any other users of
fitness monitor systems and from any source of radio interference
such as electrical equipment, power lines, etc.
NOTE: Though the Bodylink®system has a working range of
about 3 feet (1 meter) from the sensors to the watch, for the most
reliable operation, make sure that the watch is as close to the
sensors as possible when starting the system up.
3. Press and release the
look for any Bodylink
minute. The antenna icon will appear on the watch display,
indicating that the Bodylink
DISPLAY button. This tells the watch to
®
sensors nearby; it will search for one
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system is active.
NOTE: As a convenience, Chrono and Timer will automatically
search for Bodylink®sensors for fifteen seconds upon entering
the mode.
4. When the watch has successfully detected transmissions from the
sensors, the watch display will switch to a new format showing
some or all of the sensor data, depending on the mode. Time of
Day and Timer show the data in the lower line exclusively, while
Chrono allows up to three lines of performance data.
Viewing Performance Data
Press and release the DISPLAY button to select the data or
combination of data that you wish to view during your workout. For
your convenience, a “banner” showing the names of the information
and their position on the display is shown briefly before showing the
data itself.
Here are a few more things you should know to use the watch
effectively:
• While in the Chrono, press and release
the positions of the information in the upper and middle display
lines. This allows you to view the data most important in the
larger middle display line.
SET/FORMAT to swap
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• If you want to stop monitoring data from your Bodylink®sensors,
hold the DISPLAY button down until the message HOLD TO
SHUT OFF RCVR is displayed on the watch display. Continue
holding the
will beep indicating that the radio link between the watch and the
sensors has been shut down.
TIP: If you are already viewing data from one sensor, for example,
the Heart Rate Sensor, and you wish to also view data from the
Speed + Distance Sensor, simply press and hold the DISPLAY
button until the watch emits a short beep and the antenna icon
begins flashing. The watch is now searching for a second
Bodylink
icon will stop flashing and the display may change to a new
format that includes the new information. Press and release the
DISPLAY button (as detailed previously) to view various
combinations of two sensor’s data.
DISPLAY button for a few more seconds; the watch
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sensor. When it detects this second device, the antenna
Messages
When using the Watch with the HR Sensor, the Watch may display
messages to communicate the status of the Sensor in conjunction
with the Watch. Messages include:
NO DATA FROM HRM The Watch is not receiving data
from the HR Sensor. Ensure the Sensor is not more than
3 feet (1 meter) away from the Watch, is operating, or has not
inadvertently locked on to someone else’s Sensor. The Watch
will attempt to establish a connection for one minute after this
message displays.
NOISY DATA FROM HRM The Watch is experiencing radio
interference. Try to move away from any potential sources of
interference (for example, televisions, monitors, or motorized
devices). The Watch will attempt to establish a connection for
30 seconds after this message displays.
Display formatting
In Chronograph Mode, you can press and release SET/FORMAT to
switch the data values displayed in the upper and middle display
lines. This allows you to display the value most important to you in
the larger, middle display.
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Heart Rate
Time
Time
Heart Rate
Preparing to use your Watch
Determining your heart rate
In addition to many other useful features, your Watch uses
technology that helps you track detailed information about your
heart rate. But, before you can track this information, you first
need to determine your maximum heart rate. You can use many
methods to estimate your maximum heart rate.
The booklet Heart Zones® Tools For Success included in your
Watch packaging provides excellent procedures and Timex
recommends you use one of these methodologies. However, if you
cannot use any of the procedures described in Heart Zones® Tools
for Success,
highly debated, age-based method. Begin with the number 220 and
then subtract your age. For instance, a 35 year old would begin
with 220 and subtract 35 (the person’s age) which gives an
estimated maximum heart rate of 185.
you might consider using the widely used, though
Setting your Watch for first use
Once you determine your heart rate, set the following parameters
prior to using your Watch:
1. Set the time of day. For detailed information on Time of Day Mode,
including instructions for setting time of day, refer to page 19 of this
manual.
Enter your maximum heart rate. In Configure Mode, select
2.
HRM SETTINGS and then MAX HR. Your maximum heart rate
setting determines your five preset heart rate target zones. For more
information on Configure Mode, refer to page 40.
3.
Select your desired heart rate display units. In Configure Mode,
select HRM SETTINGS and then HRM DISPLAY. Your Watch gives
you the option to view your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) or
as a percentage of your maximum heart rate (PERCENT). For more
information on Configure Mode, refer to page 40.
Determine your target heart rate zone and alert. In Configure
4.
Mode, select HRM SETTINGS and then TZ ALERT. Use the target
zone alert to keep your heart rate within a defined range to maximize
your performance and prevent either over exertion or under
utilization of your heart during exercise.For more information on
Configure Mode, refer to page 40.
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WATCH MODES
You can cycle through each of the eight modes by pressing MODE.
➤ Time of Day allows you to display the time, date, and day of the
week for two different time zones.
➤ Chronograph tracks and displays performance data.
➤ Interval Timer lets you set up the Watch for interval workouts.
➤ Lap Data presents stored lap information.
➤ Summary displays data recorded while the chronograph runs.
➤ Basic Timer enables you to time an event that counts down from
a specific time to zero.
➤ Alarm manages up to five alarms.
➤ Configure permits you to customize Watch functions
to meet your needs.
Time of Day Mode
Your Watch can act as an ordinary watch to display the time, date,
and day for two different time zones, using a 12- or
24-hour format.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To
Chronograph
Mode
Setting the time
1. Press MODE until Time of Day Mode appears.
2. Press and hold the
on the display, followed by a flashing value.
3. Set the first value by pressing +
4. Press SELECT
value to set.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the values that need adjustment.
6. Press
DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting
process.
SET button until the word SET briefly appears
(DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).
(SET/FORMAT) to move to the next
View performance
data in conjunction
with the HR Sensor
Hold to set
View or switch to
secondary time
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For Time of Day, you can set the following values:
• Hour
• Minute
• Seconds
• Year
• Month
•Date (automatically
sets the day of week
when you set the
date)
• Hour format
(i.e., AM/PM
versus 24-hours)
Switching time zones
The Watch can track two time zones (T1 and T2). Look at the
second zone by pressing START/SPLIT. Or, switch from T1 to T2
using these steps:
1. Press and hold START/SPLIT until HOLD FOR TIME 2 appears.
2. Continue to hold until the time switches and the Watch beeps.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to switch back to T1. The message will read
HOLD FOR TIME 1.
Note that you must independently set the time of day for
each time zone.
Time of Day Mode tips & tricks
➤ You can return to Time of Day Mode from any other mode on the
Watch by pressing and holding
day displays.
MODE until the time of
➤ The Watch does not automatically adjust for Daylight Savings
Time. When switching between Standard Time and Daylight
Savings Time, you must manually adjust the hour value.
➤ When you use the HR Sensor with the Watch, you can view your
current heart rate on the bottom line of the Watch display. You
may elect to continue viewing the day of the week instead by
pressing
DISPLAY until the day of the week becomes visible.
➤ If the Watch does not detect the HR Sensor, the day of the week
will appear on the bottom line of the display.
➤ You can only reset the seconds value to zero.
Time of Day Mode example
Assume that you live in San Francisco and work with a client in
Singapore. Like all busy people, it is imperative you keep track of
time, so you set T1 to your local time. But it is also important to
have a quick reminder of your client’s time, so you set T2 to
Singapore time. With both time zones available, you can quickly
check your client’s time or even switch your monitor to display T2
when you travel to Singapore.
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Chronograph Mode
Mode operates as the main workout data center for your Watch. It
can record elapsed time for up to 100 hours. It can also register
information for up to 100 laps, including average heart rate when
using the HR Sensor.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Interval
Mode or hold
for time
Start timing
or take a split
Chronograph Mode terminology
Chronograph: The chronograph records time segments for the
duration of your activity.
Lap: Lap time records the time for one segment of your activity.
Split: Split time records the total elapsed time since the beginning
of your current activity.
Taking a split: When you take a split, the chronograph will
complete timing one lap and begin timing a new one.
View performance
data in conjunction
with the HR Sensor
Swap upper and
middle lines
Stop or reset the
chronograph
Operating Chronograph Mode
When using Chronograph Mode, take splits manually by pressing
START/SPLIT or you can set the Watch to automatically take
splits by time. For more information on setting the Watch to
automatically take splits, refer to “Hands-free settings”
on page 43.
Use these steps to operate the chronograph.
1. Press MODE until Chronograph Mode appears.
START/SPLIT to begin timing.
2. Press
START/SPLIT again to take a split and automatically begin
3. Press
timing a new lap. Press MODE to immediately display new lap
information OR wait for a few seconds and the Watch will
automatically begin to display data for a new lap.
4. Press
STOP/RESET to stop timing when you want to take a break
or you reach the end of your activity.
START/SPLIT to continue timing OR press and hold
5. Press
STOP/RESET to reset the chronograph display to zero.
Chronograph Mode tips & tricks
➤ If you press MODE to switch the Watch to a different mode while
the chronograph continues to run, the stopwatch icon will
appear to indicate the chronograph still operates.
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➤ If you use the HR Sensor with the Watch, you can view heart
rate for both percent of your maximum heart rate (PERCENT)
and beats per minute (BPM).
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➤ The Watch stores average heart rate statistics for each lap if you
use the HR Sensor with the Watch.
➤ If you use the Watch with the HR Sensor you can set it to
automatically begin taking a heart rate recovery calculation each
time you press
STOP/RESET to stop the chronograph. However,
if you press START/SPLIT again before the recovery cycle has
completed, you will cancel the recovery. For more information,
refer to Configure Mode on page 40.
Chronograph Mode example
Recently you heard that a training method for long distance
runners called the run/walk method can help you increase your
overall endurance and burn more calories. This method calls for
running for a period of time followed by a short period of walking.
You decide to use Chronograph Mode to help you try this method.
You press
minutes of running you press START/SPLIT again and walk for 2
minutes. You continue using these two timing sequences until you
have completed a 60 minute run/walk.
START/SPLIT to begin your run and then after 10
Interval Timer Mode
Interval Timer Mode offers a flexible six-interval countdown timer,
and can retain settings for up to five different training sessions. It
includes warm up and cool down intervals and four training
intervals for each training session. You can set the group of four
training intervals to repeat up to 99 times. You can set the warmup interval to run one time at the beginning of your training
session and the cool down interval to run one time at the end of
your training session.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Lap Data
Mode or hold
for time
Start timing the
interval workout
Interval Mode terminology
Interval Training: You can use interval training to help you vary
the intensity level within one workout, ultimately helping you
work out longer and harder.
▲
View performance
data
Hold to set
▼
Select, stop, or
reset a workout
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Interval: Intervals relate your exercise to specific periods of time.
For instance, you can run for ten minutes, walk for two, run for
twenty minutes, and then walk for five – this would represent four
training intervals.
Reps: The number of times you choose to perform an interval
group. In the example above, if you choose to run the interval
group three times, you will go through your series of ten, two,
twenty and five minute timings three times in sequence. This
would represent 3 reps.
Warm-up: The period at the beginning of your workout that helps
prepare your body for a more intensive training session.
Cool Down: The period at the end of your work out that helps
your body to recover to a state of normal functioning.
Selecting an interval workout
You can use the Watch to set and store up to five workouts labeled
WKOUT 1 though WKOUT 5.
1. Press MODE until Interval Mode appears.
▼ (STOP/RESET) to choose the workout you want to set
2. Press
(
WKOUT 1 through WKOUT 5).
Since you must reset the interval timer to select a new workout,
you may need to press the STOP/RESET button more than once
before you can view a new workout.
Setting up an interval workout
1. Press and hold the SET button until the word SET briefly appears on
the display. The setting screen will appear with the word WARM-UP
flashing.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to review settings for
2. Press
each workout interval. Settings include WARM-UP, INTVL 1 – 4, #
OF REPS, and COOL-DOWN.
3. Select an interval to set and press
+ (DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) to select one of five preset or
three custom heart rate zones. You can also select no target zone or a
manual target zone alert for this interval only. Once you choose your
zone, press SELECT (SET/FORMAT).
If you did not select MANUAL in step 4, go to step 6.
4. Set the upper and then the lower heart rate values for the MANUAL
zone. Press +
and
you finish setting the limits, press SELECT (SET/FORMAT).
5. Press + (DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) to change the time values
and SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move through hours, minutes,
and seconds. If you set an interval to zero (00:00:00), the Watch will
automatically skip this interval during your workout.
6. When you scroll past the final value in the interval time, the Watch
automatically advances the next interval (or # OF REPS if setting
the WARM-UP or COOL DOWN intervals). Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set
all intervals and reps for the selected workout.
(DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) change the values
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move through the digits. When
SELECT (SET/FORMAT). Press
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7. Press DONE (MODE) to save your workout and complete the
setting procedure.
For Interval Timer Mode, you can set the following values:
➤ Warm up (set target heart rate zone and time)
➤ Intervals 1 through 4 (set target heart rate zone and time)
➤ Number of Reps (does not include warm-up or cool down
intervals)
➤ Cool down (set target heart rate zone and time)
Operating Interval Timer Mode
Use these steps to operate the interval timer for a workout.
1. Press MODE until Interval Timer Mode appears.
START/SPLIT to begin timing.
2. Press
3. Press
STOP/RESET to stop timing when you want to take a break
or you reach the end of your activity.
START/SPLIT to continue timing OR press and hold
4. Press
STOP/RESET to reset the chronograph display to zero.
Heart rate target zones and alerts
During the setting process, you have the option to use one of the
five standard, three custom or a unique heart rate target zone
alert for each interval. You may also choose to use no target zone
alert. While you run the interval timer, the target zone alert
settings you select will override the heart rate target zone alert
you set in Configure Mode (see page 40). However, the setting for
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the alert type (AUDIBLE, VISUAL, or NO ALRT) in Configure
mode will still operate while you run the interval timer. The Watch
only ignores the limit settings.
Keep in mind that these settings affect the target zone alert
only.
The target zone alert settings used in the interval timer do not
affect the heart rate statistical data tracked and displayed in
Summary Mode.
Interval Mode tips & tricks
You can set the Watch to take a split when an interval ends by
using SYNC TIMER & CHRONO (see page 44). This will override
the Auto split function and allow you to have a record of your
performance for each interval.
Interval Mode example
For cross training purposes, you decide to add a one-hour spin
class to your workout routine one time per week. You decide to
use Interval Mode to help you track both time and heart rate for
your class. You set up WKOUT 1 as follows: WARM-UP for 5
minutes with NO TZ (indicating no heart rate goal), INTVL 1 for
5 minutes at Z4: 156 – 175 (in beats per minute), INTVL 2 for 1
minute in Z3: 136 – 156, INTVL 3 for 10 minutes in Z4 and
INTVL 4 for 2 minutes in Z3. You then set the # OF REPS to 3,
indicating you want to repeat INTVL 1 through INTVL 4 three
times. Finally, you set the COOL DOWN to 5 minutes with NO
TZ. This entire workout takes you approximately 60 minutes and
helps you track both time and endurance goals.
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Lap Data Mode
Lap Data Mode allows you to review stored lap information for
time and heart rate information. To record lap data, you must run
the chronograph.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Summary
Mode or hold
for time
When you use Lap Data Mode, each recalled lap will display three
lines of data. The lower line will show the lap number labeled RCL
(for recall) for each lap you stored in the chronograph.
Access this information using these steps.
1. Press MODE until the Lap Data Mode appears.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through
2. Press
data for each lap.
Viewing data in Lap Data Mode
As you press the buttons, you will review information for each lap.
This information includes:
➤ Lap and split time: Lap time includes data for each segment of
your activity, and split time shows data for the overall activity.
▲
data value
▼
data value
➤ Lap average heart rate and time in average heart rate:
Average heart rate displays the average heart rate for the lap,
and time in average heart rate shows how much time during the
lap you spent at the average heart rate.
Lap Data Mode tips & tricks
➤ Once you restart the chronograph from zero for your next
activity, you erase lap data from your previous activity.
➤ If you want to view information for your entire activity refer to
Summary Mode in the next section.
➤ If you have activated SYNC TIMER & CHRONO (see page 44)
then your lap data is equivalent to your performance for each
interval.
Lap Data Mode example
You love to ride your bike, but you just finished a long ride and
you are exhausted! In your exhaustion, you forget to look at the
lap data for your ride and you reset the chronograph to zero. You
think you have lost your data, but then you remember. You can
still view lap data for your ride, as long as you do not restart the
chronograph first.
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Summary Mode
Summary Mode allows you to review overall information recorded
by the chronograph for your most recent activity. Data does not
update while displayed.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Basic Timer
Mode or hold
for time
Summary Mode terminology
Zone: A predetermined heart rate range for your activity.
Recovery: A measure of your fitness and fatigue based on the
difference of your heart rate over a short period of time after
strenuous exercise. For further information, refer to
Heart Zones® Tools for Success.
Operating Summary Mode
1. Press MODE until the Summary Mode appears.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through
2. Press
summary data
▲
data value
▼
data value
Viewing heart rate data in Summary Mode
If you do not use your HR Sensor, the only information you can
view in Summary Mode is the total time for your activity while the
chronograph was running. Event time is equivalent to split time in
Chronograph Mode.
If you use the Watch with the HR Sensor, you can view the
following information:
➤ Average Heart Rate: Your average heart rate calculated over the
period the chronograph was running.
➤ Peak Heart Rate: The highest recorded heart rate during your
activity.
➤ Minimum Heart Rate: The lowest recorded heart rate during
your activity.
➤ Time in Zones: Taking into account your total workout time, the
Watch displays how much time you spent in each of the heart
rate zones during your activity, including all five preset zones, all
three custom zones, and below Zone 1 (sometimes referred to as
“Zone 0”) (refer to “HRM settings” on page 42 for information
on setting up this feature).
➤ Average Heart Rate in Zones: The average heart rate in each of
the heart rate zones, including all five preset zones, all three
custom zones, and below Zone 1.
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➤ Recovery: Your heart rate change over a selected period of time
recorded at the end of your activity (refer to “HRM settings” on
page 42 for information on setting up this feature).
Summary Mode tips & tricks
➤ Once you restart the chronograph from zero for your next
activity, you erase summary data from your previous activity.
➤ If you are wearing the HR Sensor, you can initiate a recovery
calculation while in Summary Mode by pressing and holding
START/SPLIT while viewing your recovery data.
➤ If you want to view information for each segment of your activity
refer to Lap Data Mode in the previous section.
Summary Mode example
Recently, you have decided to focus on your heart rate during your
workouts. In Configure Mode, set your maximum heart rate at
195 BPM. When you finish any of your workouts (whether
running, biking, swimming, or any other type of activity), you can
refer to Summary Mode to review your heart rate information.
This information includes your average, peak, and minimum
heart rates as well as average heart rate and time spent in each of
the heart rate zones. Using this feature will help indicate the
levels at which you worked your heart throughout your workout
and serve as an indicator of whether or not you need to adjust the
intensity of your workout.
Basic Timer Mode
Basic Timer Mode allows you to set a fixed time from which the
Watch counts down to zero (for example, 10, 9, 8, …). You can set
the timer to stop, repeat or switch to Chronograph Mode after the
countdown.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Alarm
Mode or hold
for time
Start the
timer
Setting the timer
1. Press MODE until Basic Timer Mode appears.
2. Press and hold the
on the display, followed by a flashing value.
3. Set the first value by pressing +
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value to set.
4. Press
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the values that need adjustment.
DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting
6. Press
process.
SET button until the word SET briefly appears
(DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).
Set timer
Stop or reset
the timer
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For Timer Mode, you can set the following values:
➤ Time (hours, minutes, seconds for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,
and 59 seconds)
➤ End action (STOP, REPEAT, or CHRONO)
Operating the timer
1. Press START/SPLIT to start the timer countdown.
2. Pause the countdown by pressing
the countdown by pressing START/SPLIT again, OR reset the timer
by pressing and holding STOP/RESET.
3. When the timer reaches zero, a brief alert sounds.
4. The timer will stop after the alert if set to
OR
the timer will begin another countdown if set to
continue until you press STOP/RESET.
The lower line of the display will show RPT and a number (for
example, RPT 2). RPT indicates the timer is repeating and the
number indicates how many times the timer has cycled
through the repeat countdown. You will also see the repeat
icon, indicating the timer is set to repeat.
OR
The timer will switch to Chronograph Mode if set to that mode. You
will see the switch mode icon, indicating the timer will
switch modes at the end of the countdown.
STOP/RESET. You may resume
STOP.
REPEAT and
Timer Mode tips & tricks
➤ You can press MODE within Timer Mode to switch the display
to another mode without disrupting the operation
of the timer. The timer icon will appear indicating
timer operation.
➤ The timer will only switch to the Chronograph Mode if you reset
the chronograph to zero and Sync Timer & Chrono is turned off
(see “Hand-free settings” on page 43).
Basic Timer Mode example
As part of your overall health plan, you decide to take a 30-minute
walk during your lunch hour two times a week. To help keep
track of time so you do not return late from your lunch hour, you
set the timer to 15 minutes and then set it to repeat one time.
After 15 minutes the Watch beeps telling you to begin walking
back to your office. Since you set the timer to repeat, the Watch
begins timing another 15 minute session helping you track how
much time you have to return to your office.
Alarm Mode
You can use your Watch as an alarm clock for up to five separate
alarms. When you set an alarm, the alarm clock icon appears in
Time of Day Mode. The alarm can alert you at the same time every
day, or only weekdays, weekends, or even only one time (useful for
appointment reminders).
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When the Watch reaches a scheduled alarm, the alarm tone sounds
and the INDIGLO
®
night light flashes for a period of 20 seconds.
You can silence the alarm during this period by pressing any
button on the Watch, or, if you do not silence the alarm before the
alert finishes, a backup alarm will sound after five minutes.
INDIGLO®
night-light
To Configure
Mode or hold for
time
Turn alarm
ON or OFF
▲
alarm
Set alarm
▼
alarm
Selecting an alarm
You can use the Watch to set and store up to five alarms labeled
ALM1 though ALM5
1. Press MODE until Alarm Mode appears.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to choose the alarm
2. Press
you want to set (ALM1 through ALM5).
Setting an alarm
1. Press MODE until Alarm Mode appears.
2. Press and hold the
on the display, followed by a flashing value.
3. Set the first value by pressing +
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next
4. Press
value to set.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the values that need adjustment.
6. Press
DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting
process.
For Alarm Mode, you can set the following values:
➤ Alarm type (WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS, ONCE, or DAILY).
A DAILY alarm will ring every day at the selected time, a
WEEKDAYS alarm will ring Monday through Friday at the
selected time, a WEEKENDS alarm will ring Saturday and
Sunday at the selected time, and a ONCE alarm will only ring
one time at the selected time and then automatically turn off.
➤ Alarm time (hours, minutes and AM/PM if the time is set to
12-hour format).
➤ Alarm status (OFF or ON). You can also press START/SPLIT to
switch the alarm status.
Note that if you change any alarm settings, you automatically turn
on the alarm.
SET button until the word SET briefly appears
(DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).
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Configure Mode
INDIGLO®
night-light
Press when
done viewing
options
Press to activate
a Quick Set
Use Configure Mode to set options to enhance the performance of
other Watch modes, for the following three setting groups:
HRM settings: Heart rate settings allow you to set target zones for
your heart rate.
Hands-Free settings: Hands-free settings provide options
to configure the Watch to operate automatically.
Watch settings: Watch settings provide options for
customizing the general operation of the Watch, including
hiding data or modes.
▲
option
Select an item
▼
option
Configure Mode terminology
Quick Set: By pressing START/SPLIT when the + sign appears
above it, you may easily change the most common setting for the
setting group without initiating the entire setting procedure. For
example, when viewing the heart rate target zone alert setting (TZ
ALERT), pressing START/SPLIT will allow you to quickly select a
new target zone for the alert.
Operating Configure Mode
Unlike other setting functions in the Watch, Configure Mode
includes a menu hierarchy for the setting groups.
1. Press MODE until Configure Mode appears.
2. Press
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to move to the next or
previous setting group.
3. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to enter a setting group.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through
4. Press
the options within a setting group.
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to select an option within a
5. Press
setting group. This may allow you to change a setting or take you
to another level.
6. Press +
7. Press
8. Press
(DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) to set the option within a
setting group.
DONE (MODE) when you have finished setting an option
within a setting group.
DONE (MODE) again to return to the setting group level.
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HRM settings
Prior to configuring your heart rate settings, refer to Heart
Zones® Tools for Success for information on the importance of
tracking your heart rate and how to determine your maximum
heart rate. Then, configure the following heart rate settings:
TZ Zone and Alert: You may select from one of five preset heart
rate zones (labeled Z1 to Z5) or three custom heart rate zones
(labeled C1 to C3). You may also choose to have the Watch either
alert you or not if your heart rate goes outside of your target zone.
Options for alerts include NO ALRT, AUDIBLE, or SILENT. NO
ALRT turns off the alert completely, SILENT warns you with a
visual indication (an up or down arrow on the Watch display) if
you go above or below your target heart rate zone, and AUDIBLE
combines a warning melody to the visual alert. You will hear an
ascending melody if you go above your zone and a descending
melody if you go below your zone.
Custom Zones: You may set the upper and lower target zone
number or percentage (depending on how you choose to show your
heart rate) for up to three custom heart rate zones, labeled
CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, and CUSTOM 3.
Recovery: This setting determines how the Watch automatically
calculates a recovery heart rate when you stop the chronograph.
You can set the recovery time to one minute, two minutes, or off.
This helps you determine how quickly your heart rate returns to a
lower heart rate value at the end of your activity; the quicker you
return, the better your fitness level.
Selecting OFF will prevent the Watch from automatically
calculating a recovery heart rate when you stop the chronograph.
You may still manually calculate your recovery rate in Summary
Mode, set to one minute if you select OFF in Configure Mode.
Max heart rate: Enter your Maximum Heart Rate. The Watch
uses this value to calculate the five preset heart rate zones and
serves as a reference for displaying your heart rate as a percent of
your maximum heart rate (PERCENT).
Heart rate display: You can set the Watch to display your
heart rate as either a percentage of your maximum heart rate
(PERCENT) or in beats per minute (BPM). The setting you choose
will determine how your heart rate displays in all other Watch
settings.
Hands-Free settings
Hands-free features automate chronograph features, freeing you to
focus on your workout instead of operating your Watch. Even
when enabled, you can still take manual splits without affecting
the hands-free operation. Configure the following hands-free
settings:
Auto Split: This feature enables the chronograph to automatically
take splits based on a time you determine. For instance, you can
configure the Watch to take a split every 10 minutes.
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Sync Timer & Chrono: This feature allows you to set the interval
timer and the chronograph to start and stop simultaneously so you
can record chronograph data when you use the interval timer. The
completion of an interval in Interval Timer Mode will cause the
Watch to take a split in the chronograph. Use this feature if you
want a record of your performance for each interval in your
workout. Each interval corresponds to one lap or segment in Lap
Data Mode.
You must turn the Sync Timer & Chrono setting off if you want
the timer to switch to Chronograph Mode at the end of a
countdown in Basic Timer Mode.
Watch settings
Configure the following Watch settings:
Night-Mode® Feature: When enabled, the INDIGLO® night-light
turns on when you press any button. This feature disables itself
after eight hours.
Hourly Chime: When enabled, the Watch will chime at the top of
every hour.
Button Beep: When enabled, the Watch will emit a beep when you
press any button.
Mode Hiding: You can choose to show or disable the following
modes: Interval, Lap Data, Summary, Timer, or Alarm. For
example, if you disable Lap Data Mode it will not show up at all
until you enable it again from Configure Mode.
Data Hiding: You can choose to show or hide blank data from the
HR Sensors. For instance, if you do not use the HR Sensor for your
workout and you choose to hide blank HR Sensor data, you will
not see any information related to heart rate since this data relies
on the use of the HR Sensor. Data hiding also includes an option
for S+D settings. See the next section for information on this
setting.
OPTIONAL GPS FUNCTIONALITY
You can add GPS functionality to your Watch by purchasing an
optional Speed + Distance Sensor (GPS-3D Sensor). The GPS-3D
Sensor tracks speed, pace, distance traveled, altitude, location, and
more, using GPS based technology. The Fitness Sensor User Guide
included with the GPS-3D Sensor provides detailed instructions
for setting up and using this sensor.
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Enabling GPS features
With your GPS-3D Sensor, you can expand the features of your
Watch. But first you need to enable the GPS based features of your
Watch in Configure Mode.
1. Press MODE until Configure Mode appears.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until WATCH
2. Press
SETTINGS appears.
3. Press
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to enter the Watch setting group.
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until DATA HIDING
4. Press
appears.
SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to enter the Data Hiding settings.
5. Press
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until DISABLE S+D
6. Press
SETTINGS appears.
7. Press + (START/SPLIT) until SHOW appears on the display.
DONE (MODE) four times to save the setting and exit
8. Press
Configure Mode.
Configuring GPS features for first use
Before starting your first workout, you should check the following
settings and adjust them if necessary:
Units: In Configure Mode set length, speed, pace and altitude units
to your liking. Refer to page 56 for further information.
Ascent Rate Update: This setting in the ALTITUDE SETTINGS
group determines how often the Watch calculates your ascent rate
(vertical speed). Set this feature shorter for faster vertical
activities such as skiing or longer for slower vertical activities such
as climbing. Refer to page 55 for detailed setting information.
Though not necessary to adjust before your first workout, you may
want to review and configure the speed or pace target zones (page 54),
distance alert (page 54) or additional hands-free features (page 55).
Additional GPS functionality in existing modes
GPS messages
When using the Watch with the GPS-3D Sensor, the Watch may
display messages to communicate the status of the Sensor in
conjunction with the Watch. Messages include:
SEARCHING The GPS-3D Sensor is still trying to link to GPS
data. You cannot view speed, pace, distance, or positional
information until the Sensor locates GPS satellites.
WEAK GPS SIGNAL The GPS-3D Sensor lost its link with GPS
satellites. The GPS-3D Sensor operates more accurately in more
open areas (such as an area without a lot of tree or cloud cover)
and at quicker speeds.
NO DATA FROM GPS The Watch is not receiving data from the
GPS-3D Sensor. Ensure that the Sensor is not more than 3 feet (1
meter) away from the Watch, is operating, or has not inadvertently
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locked on to someone else’s Sensor. The Watch will attempt to
establish a connection for one minute after this message displays.
NOISY DATA FROM GPS The Watch is experiencing radio
interference. Try to move away from any potential sources of
interference (for example, televisions, monitors, or motorized
devices). The Watch will attempt to establish a connection for
30 seconds after this message displays.
FATAL GPS ERROR The GPS-3D Sensor has encountered a
severe internal error. Contact Timex Customer Service.
GPS functions in Time of Day Mode
When you use the Watch in conjunction with the GPS-3D Sensor,
it will align with UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated formerly known as
GMT). This describes the local time zone in relationship to the
Greenwich Meridian. For example, New York City is in the -5 UTC zone,
since New York is five hours earlier than Greenwich Meridian; Moscow
is +3 UTC, since it is three hours later than Greenwich Meridian.
When you first activate the GPS-3D Sensor in conjunction with
your Watch, you can expect one of the following scenarios:
➤ If you activate the GPS-3D Sensor before setting the time of day,
the Watch will synchronize both T1 and T2 with UTC. You will
need to adjust the hour for both time zones to your local time.
➤ If you activate the GPS-3D Sensor after setting the time of day,
the Watch maintains the hour and date settings and
synchronizes minutes and seconds to UTC for each time zone.
➤ Note that you cannot adjust the seconds when you enable
the GPS features; they will always remain synchronized to
UTC time.
➤ You may adjust the minutes value ahead or behind the correct
time and the Watch will remember your setting. This feature
helps people who like to set their Watches a little ahead to keep
them on time.
When using the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch, you can scroll
through performance data by pressing and releasing
DISPLAY.
You can view:
➤ Speed: Current velocity
➤ Pace: Current velocity, expressed in minutes per selected
distance unit, such as miles or kilometers
➤ Distance: Distance traveled since you began operating the
chronograph
➤ Altitude: Current elevation above sea level
GPS functions in Chronograph Mode
Chronograph Mode includes more functionality for Hands-free
settings when used in conjunction with the GPS-3D Sensor. In
addition to automatically taking splits based on time, you can set
Chronograph Mode to start when you begin moving and to stop
when you stop moving or automatically take splits based on
distance. See “Hands-free settings” on page 55.
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When using the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch, you can scroll
through performance data by pressing and releasing
DISPLAY.
You can view:
➤ Speed: Current velocity
➤ Average Speed: Average velocity for the period that chronograph
has been running
➤ Pace: Current velocity, expressed in minutes per selected
distance unit, such as miles or kilometers
➤ Average Pace: Average per-minute speed for the period that
chronograph has been running
➤ Distance: Distance traveled since you began operating the
chronograph
GPS functions in Interval Timer Mode
When using the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch, you can scroll
through performance data by pressing and releasing DISPLAY.
You can view:
➤ Speed: Current velocity
➤ Pace: Current velocity, expressed in minutes per selected
distance unit, such as miles or kilometers
➤ Distance: Distance traveled since you began operating the
interval timer
➤ Altitude: Current height above sea level
GPS functions in Lap Data Mode
When using the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch,
you can scroll through performance data by pressing and
releasing ▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET). You can view:
➤ Lap Average Speed: Average velocity for the period that
chronograph has been running
➤ Lap Average Pace: Average per-minute speed for the period that
chronograph has been running
➤ Lap Distance: Distance traveled for the lap
➤ Lap Altitude: Altitude displays the height above sea level at the
end of your lap
➤ Lap Elevation Change: Elevation is the change in altitude
during the lap
GPS functions in Summary Mode
When using the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch,
you can scroll through performance data by pressing and
releasing
data viewing options for Summary Mode include data for the
following four data groups:
Speed
Average Speed and Average Pace are the same value expressed two
different ways. However, Best Pace is not related to Maximum
Speed. Best Pace is calculated from the pace values of your
▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET). GPS-3D Sensor
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activity; Maximum Speed is the fastest speed read by the GPS-3D
Sensor during your activity. The two values may not agree because
they come from different sources of data.
➤ Average Speed: Your average speed calculated by dividing
distance by time.
➤ Maximum Speed: Your quickest speed.
➤ Average Pace: Your average speed expressed as minutes per
distance unit traveled.
➤ Best Pace: Your fastest time traveled per minute.
Distance
➤ Event Distance: Your accumulated distance traveled during the
activity while the chronograph was running.
➤ Odometer: Your accumulated distance traveled since you last
manually reset the odometer. Since the odometer does not
operate in conjunction with the chronograph, you can use this
feature to track accumulated distance over several workouts.
Time
➤ Event Time: The total time for your activity while the
chronograph was running. Event time is equivalent to split time
in the chronograph modes.
GPS
➤ GPS Battery Level: The current voltage level for the GPS-3D
Sensor displayed in bar graph format. You must be receiving data
from the GPS-3D Sensor to view this information. When the graph
displays only one segment (you will also see the battery icon on the
Watch display), you should change the battery.
GPS functions in Basic Timer Mode
With the addition of the GPS-3D Sensor, you can set the timer to
switch to either Vertical (VERTI) or Finish (FINISH) Mode at the
end of timing an event.
GPS functions in Configure Mode
For information on accessing Configure Mode settings refer to
page 40. GPS-3D Sensor data viewing options for Configure Mode
include data for the following five data groups:
S+D settings: Speed and distance settings affect the Watch
response to data received from the GPS-3D Sensor.
Altitude settings: Altitude settings configure target altitude and
set smoothing and ascent rate calculations.
Hands-Free settings: Hands-free settings provide options to
configure the Watch to operate automatically in conjunction with
the GPS-3D Sensor.
Watch settings: Watch settings provide options for customizing the
general operation of the Watch, including hiding data
or modes.
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Unit settings: Unit settings allow you to determine distance (for
example miles versus kilometers) and heart rate (beats versus
percentage) display units.
S+D settings
Configure the following speed and distance settings:
Zone Type: Similar in concept to a heart rate target zone alert,
you can set the Watch to track your speed or your pace and to alert
you if you move too slowly or too quickly (alert types include an
audible alert that beeps or a silent alert that flashes). You can set
speed and pace limits independently. For instance, set pace limits
to control pace for your run and set speed limits to values useful
for cycling. Then simply switch between the settings for each
activity.
Distance Alert: Set the Watch to alert you for distance intervals.
For example, you can set the Watch to alert you for every mile you
travel. The distance alert will only function when you run the
chronograph. If you would like the Watch to take a split based on
distance traveled, refer to the Hands-Free Settings on page 55.
Smoothing: Smoothing is useful if you feel that the displayed
speed or pace values appear to be too erratic. Smoothing applies an
averaging filter and may cause the displayed speed or pace values
to respond more slowly to changes.
Speed Smoothing: Turn speed smoothing off or on.
Pace Smoothing: Turn pace smoothing off or on.
Altitude settings
Smoothing: Smoothing is useful if you feel that the displayed
altitude value appears to be too erratic. Smoothing applies an
averaging filter and may cause the displayed altitude value to
respond more slowly to changes. You can turn altitude smoothing
off or on.
Update Ascent Rate: Set the Watch to update the period at which
the ascent rate is calculated. You can choose intervals of 30
seconds, or 1, 10, 30, or 60 minutes. Set this feature shorter for
faster vertical activities such as skiing or longer for slower vertical
activities such as climbing.
Hands-Free settings
In addition to Auto Split, you can use the Watch to set other
hands-free settings when used in conjunction with the GPS-3D
Sensor. Even when enabled, you can still start and stop the
chronograph manually without affecting the hands-free operation.
Auto Start: This feature enables the chronograph to start when
you start moving. It may take a few seconds for the GPS-3D
Sensor to detect movement, causing a slight delay in start time.
Auto Stop: This feature enables the chronograph to stop when you
stop moving. It may take a few seconds for the GPS-3D Sensor to
detect that you have stopped moving, causing a slight delay in stop
time.
Auto Split: This feature enables the chronograph to take splits
automatically according to the distance traveled. For example, if
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you set Auto Split to 1 MI, then the Watch will automatically take
a split every mile.
Watch settings
Mode Hiding: You can choose to show, hide, or disable Vertical
Mode or Finish Mode when using the GPS-3D Sensor.
Data Hiding: You can choose to show or hide blank data from the
GPS-3D Sensor.
Unit settings
Configure the following unit settings:
Distance: Set the Watch to display distance in terms of miles,
kilometers (KM), or nautical miles (NM).
Speed: Set the Watch to display speed in terms of miles per hour
(MPH), kilometers per hour (KPH), nautical miles (NM), or auto.
Pace: Set the Watch to display pace in terms of miles (MPH),
kilometers (KPH), nautical miles (NM), or auto.
Altitude: Set the Watch to display altitude in terms of feet, meters,
or auto.
In unit settings you can set speed, pace, and altitude to any unit
independently or to the default auto setting. When set to auto,
each setting automatically follows the distance unit setting. This
allows you to quickly change units for all your data displays
without having to adjust every setting every time, yet allows
flexibility for certain situations.
For example, a runner typically chooses kilometers for her unit
settings. However, when running a marathon, she changes her
distance unit to miles (a marathon is always 26.2 miles), but she
chooses the kilometers unit setting for pace. During the
marathon, the runner can view her distance in miles to match
the course markers of the race, but she can view her pace in the
more familiar minutes per kilometers for a greater
understanding of how quickly she is running.
NEW MODES
Vertical and Finish Modes operate from chronograph technology.
Remember that a chronograph is a tool for measuring time. Any
time your Watch functions as a timing tool, it operates using
chronograph (or timing) functionality. So, Vertical and Finish
Modes operate from the chronograph.
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