Timex W-218607-095000NA User Manual

W-218 607-095000 NA

performance watch user guide

Performance Watch User Guide

BODYLINK SYSTEM

English page 1

Français page 71

Español página 145

Português página 219

Alarm Mode ..............................................................................33

Configure Mode ......................................................................36

Optional GPS functionality ................................................41

Enabling GPS features ............................................................42

Configuring GPS features for first use ..................................42

Additional GPS functionality in existing modes ....................43

New Modes..............................................................................53

Vertical Mode ............................................................................54

Finish Mode ..............................................................................56

Care & Maintenance ............................................................60

Changing the battery ..............................................................60

INDIGLO® night-light ............................................................61

Water resistance ......................................................................62

Legal Information ................................................................62

International warranty (U.S. limited warranty) ....................62

FCC Notice (U.S.) / IC Notice (Canada)..................................66

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................68

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!

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,

and maintenance of your HR Sensor.

➤ Heart Zones® Tools for Success: Information to use your Heart

Rate Sensor in conjunction with the Heart Zones® Training System fitness program, meant to help you to increase the strength and endurance of your heart.

➤ www.timex.com/fitness/: Fitness and training tips for

using the Bodylink System.

In addition to the Timex sites, you may also want to visit the Website referred to in Heart Zones® Tools for Success. At

www.heartzones.com you will find information to complement the

material provided in the booklet.

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.

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.

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Additionally, in any mode where you can view your heart rate, you

MODE Press to go to the next mode

START/SPLIT Press to start timing or take a split

INDIGLO® night-light Press to light the watch; hold to silence target zone alert

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

DONE

Press when

finished setting

INDIGLO®

night-light

Press to light

the watch

Press to increase the displayed value

SELECT Press to move to the next value

–

Press to decrease the displayed value

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 37 for more information.

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.

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.

3. Set the first value by pressing + (DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).

4. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next 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.

Viewing buttons

MODE Press to go to the next mode

INDIGLO® night-light Press to light the watch

▲

Press to display next data value

▼

Press to display previous data value

Watch display icons

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

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.

Display icons

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.

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NOISY DATA FROM HRM The Watch is experiencing radio

Time

Heart Rate

Time

Heart Rate

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 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.

SET/FORMAT to

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, you might consider using the widely used, though 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.

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 15 of this manual.

2. Enter your maximum heart rate. In Configure Mode, select

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 36.

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 36.

4. Determine your target heart rate zone and alert. In Configure

View performance data in conjunction with the HR Sensor

View or switch to secondary time

Hold to set

INDIGLO®

night-light

To Chronograph Mode

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 37.

W A TCH 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.

Setting the time

1. Press MODE until Time of Day Mode appears.

2. Press and hold the SET button until the word SET briefly appears

on the display, followed by a flashing value.

3. Set the first value by pressing + (DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).

4. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next

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 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

DISPLAY until the day of the week becomes visible.

pressing

➤ 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.

Chronograph Mode

View performance data in conjunction with the HR Sensor

Swap upper and middle lines

Stop or reset the chronograph

INDIGLO®

night-light

Start timing

or take a split

To Interval

Mode or hold

for time

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.

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.

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 39.

Use these steps to operate the chronograph.

1. Press MODE until Chronograph Mode appears.

2. Press START/SPLIT to begin timing.

3. Press START/SPLIT again to take a split and automatically begin 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.

5. Press START/SPLIT to continue timing OR press and hold 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.

➤ 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).

➤ The Watch stores average heart rate statistics for each lap if you

Hold to set

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 37.

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

▼

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.

2. Press ▼ (STOP/RESET) to choose the workout you want to set (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 SELECT (SET/FORMAT). 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 + (DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) change the values and SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move through the digits. When 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.

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.

2. Press START/SPLIT to begin timing.

3. Press STOP/RESET to stop timing when you want to take a break

or you reach the end of your activity.

4. Press START/SPLIT to continue timing OR press and hold 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 36). However, the setting for

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

SYNC TIMER & CHRONO (see page 40). This will override

using 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.

Lap Data Mode

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.

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.

2. Press ▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through

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 40)

then your lap data is equivalent to your performance for each interval.

Lap Data Mode example

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.

2. Press ▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through

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 38 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.

➤ Recovery: Your heart rate change over a selected period of time

Set timer

Stop or reset the timer

INDIGLO® night-light

Start the timer

To Alarm Mode or hold for time

recorded at the end of your activity (refer to “HRM settings” on page 38 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.

Setting the timer

1. Press MODE until Basic Timer Mode appears.

2. Press and hold the SET button until the word SET briefly appears

on the display, followed by a flashing value.

3. Set the first value by pressing + (DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).

4. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next 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 Timer Mode, you can set the following values:

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.

➤ 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 STOP/RESET. You may resume 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 STOP. OR the timer will begin another countdown if set to REPEAT and

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.

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 39).

Basic Timer Mode example

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.

2. Press ▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to choose the alarm you want to set (ALM1 through ALM5).

Setting an alarm

1. Press MODE until Alarm Mode appears.

2. Press and hold the SET button until the word SET briefly appears

on the display, followed by a flashing value.

3. Set the first value by pressing + (DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).

4. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next

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.

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

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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.

4. Press

▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) to navigate through

the options within a setting group.

5. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to select an option within a

setting group. This may allow you to change a setting or take you to another level.

6. Press + (DISPLAY) or - (STOP/RESET) to set the option within a

setting group.

7. Press DONE (MODE) when you have finished setting an option

within a setting group.

8. Press 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.

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.

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 51 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 50), distance alert (page 50) or additional hands-free features (page 51).

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

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.

2. Press ▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until WATCH SETTINGS appears.

3. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to enter the Watch setting group.

4. Press

▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until DATA HIDING

appears.

5. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to enter the Data Hiding settings.

6. Press

▲ (DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET) until DISABLE S+D

SETTINGS appears.

7. Press + (START/SPLIT) until SHOW appears on the display.

8. Press DONE (MODE) four times to save the setting and exit 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 52 for further information.

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

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 51.

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 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

DISPLAY.

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 ▲

➤ Lap Average Speed: Average velocity for the period that

(DISPLAY) or ▼ (STOP/RESET). You can view:

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

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

37. 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.

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 52.

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

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.

Chronograph

Mode

Vertical Mode

Finish Mode

View performance data

Swap upper and middle lines

Stop or reset the chronograph

INDIGLO® night-light

Start lap or take a split

To Finish Mode or hold for time

chronograph

measures time

Vertical Mode

Vertical Mode operates as a viewing mode in conjunction with the GPS-3D Sensor with a focus on displaying altitudinal data. In particular, Vertical Mode tailors the Watch to view data related to vertical activities (for example, climbing or skiing). If you do not use the GPS-3D Sensor, you cannot enter Vertical Mode and you will see the message NO GPS DATA.

Vertical Mode terminology

Ascent rate: How quickly you climb or descend. Vertical speed: Another term for ascent rate.

Operating Vertical Mode

1. Press MODE until Vertical Mode appears.

2. Press START/SPLIT to begin timing.

3. Press START/SPLIT again to take a split and automatically begin

timing a new lap.

4. Press STOP/RESET to stop timing when you reach the end of your

activity.

5. Press START/SPLIT to continue timing.

OR Press and hold STOP/RESET again to reset the display to zero.

Viewing performance data in Vertical Mode

When using either the HR Sensor and/or the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch, scroll through performance data by pressing and releasing Mode include:

Heart Rate: Current heart rate Ascent Rate: Vertical speed Pace: Current velocity, expressed in minutes per selected distance

unit, such as miles or kilometers

Speed: Current velocity

DISPLAY. Performance data viewing options for Vertical

Distance: Distance traveled while you run the chronograph

Hold to set

You are heli-skiing in Banff on a run estimated at 2,700 vertical feet 214 vertical meters). Curious about the accuracy of the estimate as well as how long it will take you to make your run, you start your GPS-3D Sensor, navigate to Vertical Mode and press START as you take off down the mountain. At the end of your run, you press STOP and then DISPLAY until you see Ascent Rate and Elevation (expressed in a negative number since you traveled downhill). Use this information to see how fast you skied and compare the Watch expression of elevation to the estimate given to you by your guide.

Altitude: Current height above sea level Elevation: Difference between your current altitude and the

altitude when you started the chronograph

Vertical Mode example

Finish Mode

Finish Mode allows you to predict how much time it will take you to finish a specified event distance (a marathon or 5K race, for example) based on current GPS-3D Sensor data. To help you stay on pace for your predicted finish, you can also set the Watch to alert you if you are moving either too quickly or too slowly for your desired pace.

INDIGLO® night-light

To Interval Timer Mode or hold for time

Start timing or take a split.

View performance data

Stop timing

If you do not use the GPS-3D Sensor, you cannot use Finish Mode and will see the message NO GPS DATA on the Watch display when you enter this mode. Additionally, you must reset the chronograph to zero prior to operating Finish Mode or it will not operate properly.

Finish Mode Terminology

Target time: Your desired time to complete the race or workout.

The Watch uses this time to alert you if you are going too slowly to complete the event within the selected time.

Setting Finish Mode

You must stop and reset the chronograph to allow the configuration of Finish Mode. However, you can still configure Finish Mode even when when you see the message NO GPS DATA displayed.

1. While in Finish Mode, 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 + (DISPLAY) or – (STOP/RESET).

3. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value to set.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the values that need adjustment.

5. Press DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting process.

For Finish Mode, you can set the following values:

➤ Pre-set or custom event distance (for custom set the distance

(up to 999.99)

➤ Unit (NM, KM, or MI) ➤ Target time ➤ Alert option (an audible alert will cause the Watch to both beep

and flash the predicted finish time and a silent alert will only flash the predicted finish time)

Operating Finish Mode

1. Press MODE until Finish Mode appears.

2. Press START/SPLIT to begin timing.

3. Press START/SPLIT again to take a split and automatically begin timing a new lap.

4. Press STOP/RESET to stop timing when you reach the end of your activity.

5. Press START/SPLIT

to continue timing.

7. Press and hold STOP/RESET again to reset the display to zero.

Viewing performance data in Finish Mode

When using either the HR Sensor and/or the GPS-3D Sensor with your Watch, scroll through performance data by pressing and releasing DISPLAY. Performance data viewing options for Finish Mode include:

➤ Finish Time: The predicted finish time based on your current

speed and distance. The finish time will flash if your current pace will not allow you to finish within your selected target time. If you stop moving, the Watch display replaces the finish time with the word STOPPED.

➤ Heart Rate: Current heart rate ➤ 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

➤ Speed: Current velocity ➤ Average Speed: Average velocity for the period that you run the

chronograph

➤ Distance: Distance traveled while you run the chronograph

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