Timex W260 User Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 2.63

Global Trainer V.2.63 Table of Contents

Subject Page

Important Safety Instructions and Warnings 1

Software Version 1

Battery Charging 2

Input Personal Information 3

Pairing the Heart Rate Sensor 3

Watch Buttons 4

Display Icons 5

Performance Mode 5

Performance Pacer 11

Multisport Mode 13

Navigate Mode 15

Review Mode 19

Conﬁgure Mode 22

PC Sync Mode 32

Care and Maintenance 34

Warranty & Service 35

Important Safety Instructions and Warnings

1. To prevent risk of ﬁre, chemical burn, electrolyte leak and/or injury from the internal Lithium-polymer battery:

A. No user-replaceable parts inside. Do not attempt to remove the

non-user-replaceable battery.

B. Do not leave unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location (such

as in the sun or in an unattended vehicle). To prevent damage store it out of direct

sunlight. C. Do not puncture or incinerate. D. When storing from an extended time, store within the following

temperature range: 32°F to 77°F (0°C to 25°C). E. The Global Trainer™ watch should only be charged within a temperature range of

32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C). F. Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4°F to 131°F

(-20°C to 55°C). G. Contact your waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose

of the unit/battery.

2. Use only the Phihong PSB05R-050Q power adapter supplied with this product.

3. This is not a medical device and is not recommended for use by persons with serious

heart conditions. You should always consult your physician before beginning or modifying an exercise program.

4. Consulting the speed+distance system while moving is unsafe and

distracting, and could result in accident or collision. Use the memory functions to later review your performance data. See the instructions for details.

5. Interference with the radio signal, poor contact between your skin and the chest strap,

and other factors may prevent accurate transmission of heart rate data.

Global Trainer Software Version

This User Guide reﬂect the latest instructions for Global Trainer software version 2.63. To determine your watch’s version; press MODE to CONFIGURE, press q to GPS, press q

to VERSION and press (8 ). You can update the Global Trainer software through instructions posted on the Timex

Device Agent downloadable to your computer desktop.

Getting Started

Introducing your new workout partner: the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch. This comprehensive performance monitoring device incorporates GPS technology and ANT+™ sensor integration for multiple sports to provide a powerful tool for getting the most out of your workouts.

What’s In the Box

• Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch

• USB download/charging clip with AC adaptor and prongs

• Flex Tech™ heart rate monitor strap — heart rate model only

• Handlebar bike mount

To Charge Your Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch

Before you use the device for the ﬁrst time, the battery must be charged. A full charge on an empty battery takes approximately 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.

To Charge Using the USB Cable

1. Insert the large USB-A plug on the download/charging clip into a USB port on any computer.

2. Attach the download/charging clip to the back of the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch. Make sure the four contacts on the connector touch the four metal discs on the back of the watch. Match the red dot on the watch with the red dot on the connector for proper orientation.

To Charge Using the AC Adaptor

1. Insert large USB-A plug on the download/charging clip into the USB port on the AC adaptor.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.

3. Attach the download/charging clip to the back of the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch. Make sure the four contacts on the connector touch the four metal discs on the back of the watch.

Use only the Phihong PSB05R-050Q power adapter supplied with this product.

Charging Displays

If Power Off Function in conﬁgure mode is set to SHOW TIME, the date and time will display during charging whether the device is powered on or off. A blinking battery icon appears in the status bar during charging. A solid battery icon appears when charging is complete.

If Power Off Function in conﬁgure mode is set to TURN OFF DISPLAY, and the device is powered off, the message BATTERY CHARGING displays above a partially full battery icon when charging. When the battery is full, the message CHARGING COMPLETE displays above a full battery icon.

Button labels

BACK/PWR (8) – Turn the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch on and off, or go back to the previous menu.

UP (p) – Select the previous item in a list.

ENTER (8 ) – Conﬁrm the highlighted selection.

DWN/STP/RST (q) – Select the next item in a list.

To Turn the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch On and Off

To turn the device on or off, hold the 8 button for 2 seconds until you hear a three-note tone. The tone ascends in pitch when powering on, and descends in pitch when powering off.

If Power Off function in Conﬁgure mode is set to SHOW TIME, the date and time display when the device is turned off. If Power Off function in Conﬁgure mode is set to TURN OFF DISPLAY, the display is blank when the

device is turned off. The default setting is SHOW TIME.

NOTE: When the device is set to TURN OFF DISPLAY, better standby battery life is obtained.

Time of Day

The time of day, in hours and minutes, appears in the status bar in each mode.

Set the time zone, time format, and other preferences in the Watch menu in Conﬁgure mode.

NOTE: The time, date, and day of week are set automatically by the GPS and cannot be changed manually, but can be adjusted based on your conﬁgure options.

To Enter Your Personal Information

To accurately measure the performance of your workouts and to assist in calculating your heart rate zones, enter your gender, weight, date of birth, and default activity in the User Info menu in Conﬁgure mode.

1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE appears.

2. Press q until USER INFO is highlighted.

3. Press 8 screen appears.

4. Press UP or DOWN to select Personal and press ENTER 8

5. Press p or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window.

6. Press p or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to conﬁrm your selection.

To Pair the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch to the Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor

Timex recommends that you pair the Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor to your device to minimize the possibility of picking up a signal from another person’s Heart Rate Sensor.

1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE appears.

2. Press q to highlight SENSORS, then press 8 . The SENSORS screen appears.

3. Wet the heart rate sensor pads.

4. Fasten the sensor ﬁrmly to your chest, just below your sternum

5. Press q to highlight NO in the ﬁeld to the right of HEART RATE, then press 8 to open the setting change screen.

6. Press q to highlight, then press 8 to conﬁrm your selection and close the setting change window.

The Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch searches for the heart rate strap for up to ten seconds. When the strap is successfully paired, the ﬁeld next to HEART RATE will read HR.

Overview

New Features

• Performance mode – Keep track of multiple variables during your workout, including speed, distance, elapsed time, pace, and calories burned.

• Multisport mode – Incorporate several activities and transition periods into a single workout, and track all of them together.

• Customizable screen displays – View up to four workout metrics of your choosing in either Performance or Multisport modes, so your unique workout information is always at your ﬁngertips.

• Performance pacer – Test yourself against your saved workouts to track your progress and improvement over time.

• GPS – Pinpoint your location and store your favorite workout routes, and save locations as waypoints for

later use in workouts.

• Track back – Calculate a route from your current position to any stored waypoint.

• Computer integration – Download settings from your computer to your Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch for easy customization, and upload your workouts to your computer to track your progress.

• ANT+™ sensors – Monitor your heart rate to maintain the level of activity th at matches your personalized workout needs, and pair with speed,cadence, and power sensors for integrating cycling into your workout routine.

Buttons

INDIGLO®

BACK/PWR (8)

MODE

INDIGLO

Press the INDIGLO button at any time to activate the INDIGLO night-light for several seconds.

Hold the INDIGLO button for 4 seconds to activate Night-Mode. While the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch is in Night-Mode, any button you press activates the night-light for a few seconds. Night mode remains active for 8 hours, but you can hold the INDIGLO button for 4 seconds to deactivate Night-Mode before 8 hours elapses.

UP (p)

ENTER (8 )

DWN/ST/RST (q)

START/SPLIT

BACK / PWR (8)

Hold the 8 button for 2 seconds to turn the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch on or off.

Press the 8 button in any mode to go back to the previous menu.

MODE

Press the MODE button to cycle through the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch’s operation modes.

In any mode, hold the MODE button for 1 second to view the time and date. Release the MODE button to go back to the screen you were viewing.

START / SPLIT

Press START / SPLIT in Performance or Multisport mode to begin timing a workout. Press it again when the chronograph is running to take a split and time laps individually.

DWN / STP / RST (q)

In a menu, press q to highlight the item below or to the right of the currently selected one.

In Performance or Multisport mode with the chronograph stopped, press q to display the next view screen.

In Performance mode with the chronograph running, press q to stop the chronograph.

In Multisport mode with the chronograph running, press q to transition to the next sport. Hold q to stop the chronograph.

ENTER

Press 8 to conﬁrm the selected item in a menu.

UP (p)

In Performance or Multisport mode with the chronograph stopped, press p to display the previous view screen.

In a menu, press p to highlight the item above or to the left of the currently selected one.

Status Bar

The status bar appears at the bottom of all screens. It shows the battery charge remaining, the current time, and status icons to give an at-a-glance view of the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch’s status.

Display Icons

These icons appear in the status bar:

Battery icon Shows the approximate charge of the battery. More dark seg-

Chrono icon Appears when the

2:00 PM Time of Day text Current time

Alarm icon Appears when the alarm is set.

Timer icon Appears when the chrono is running and a timer has been

Heart icon Solid: Heart rate monitor is communicating properly.

RPM icon Solid: Speed or cadence sensor is communicating properly.

Power icon Solid: Power meter is communicating properly.

Satellite icon Solid: GPS has a satellite ﬁx.

ments indicates a higher charge. The icon shows the charge remaining while charging, plus the remaining section to charge blinks.

chronograph is running

enabled.

Blinking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15 seconds.

Blinking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15

seconds.

Blinking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15

seconds.

Blinking: GPS is seeking a satelite ﬁx.

None: GPS cannot locate a satellite.

Performance Mode

Performance Mode tracks data for up to 20 workouts and up to 1000 laps. View workout data during your workout in 5 customizable view screens, each with up to 4 areas for displaying data.

Performance Mode Terminology

• View screen: View screens display performance data in a customized layout.

• Chronograph: The chronograph records timed segments for the duration of your workout.

• Lap: Lap time records the time or duration of individual segments of your workout.

• Split: Split time records the total elapsed time since the beginning of your current workout.

• Taking a lap or split: When you take a lap or split, the chronograph records the time for the current seg-

ment and automatically begins timing a new one.

• Interval: A period of the workout customized for length of time and an optional heart rate intensity.

• Repetitions (Reps): A series of intervals which is repeated during a workout.

Example of Laps and Splits

Lap time is the length of an individual segment of activity. Split time is the time elapsed from the beginning of the workout through the current segment.

The graph below represents the lap and split times for a workout in which 4 laps were taken.

Performance Mode View Screens

There are 5 view screens on the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch: SWIM, BIKE, RUN, CUSTOM 1, and CUSTOM 2. You can customize the name of the view screen, the number of ﬁelds displayed on each view screen, the activity associated with the view screen and the performance data displayed in each ﬁeld.

To Open the Display Menu

1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE appears, then press 8 .

2. Press q to highlight DISPLAY, then press 8 .

To Name the View Screen

You can rename any of the view screens. Each name may contain up to 8 characters.

1. Open the Display menu.

2. Press q to highlight the view screen to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight the ﬁrst letter in the Title Name ﬁeld, then press 8 to open the setting change window.

4. Press p or q to highlight a character, then press 8 to select the character.

5. Continue selecting characters until the desired name displays.

6. Press 8.

To Conﬁgure Calorie Expenditure Settings

To ensure proper calculation of CALORIES performance data, conﬁgure the settings in the Activity Setup menu to reﬂect the type and intensity of activity you will engage in.

1. Open the Display menu.

2. Press q to highlight the view screen to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight ACTIVITY SETUP, then press 8 .

4. Press q to highlight the ﬁeld to customize, then press 8 .

5. Press q to highlight the performance data to include in the ﬁeld, then press 8 .

Setting Group Adjustment

Activity Choose the activity to be monitored by this view screen. Choices, in order of low-

Level Choose the level of intensity for this view screen. Choices in order of lowest to

Extra Weight Enter the amount of extra weight carried during this activity. Press 8 to close the

Power Efﬁciency

est to highest calorie expenditure, are: BIKE, WALK, HIKE, SWIM, RUN.

highest calorie expenditure are: VERY SLOW, SLOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, VERY HIGH.

setting change window. More extra weight will result in higher calorie expenditure.

A scaling factor selectable from 0.18 to 0.25. This value can be conﬁgured after getting metabolic testing with a power meter.

To Choose the Number of Fields and Select Performance Data

1. Open the Display menu.

2. Press q to highlight the view screen to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight Field Layout, then press 8 .

4. Press p or q to choose the number of ﬁelds for the view screen, then press 8 .

5. Press q to highlight the ﬁeld to customize, then press 8 .

6. Press q to highlight the performance data to include in the ﬁeld, then press 8 .

7. Continue selecting ﬁelds and selecting performance data until the view screen contains desired data. NOTE: Additional data is tracked during your workout beyond the data in the display screens. Review your

workouts in Review Mode to see all tracked data.

Performance data options:

ALTITUDE your current altitude above sea level

ALTI-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned altitude zone

ALTI-MAX highest altitude reached during this workout

ALTI-MIN lowest altitude reached during this workout

ASC-TOTAl total ascent during this workout

ASC-AVG average ascent over distance traveled

CADENCE current RPM of bike crank

CAD-AVG average RPM of bike crank

CAD-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned cadence zone

CAD-BEST highest RPM reached during this workout

CALORIES calories burned

NOTE: To accurately calculate calories burned, conﬁgure the view screen using ACTIVITY SETUP on the Display menu.

CAL/HOUR average calories burned per hour

DSC-TOTAL total descent during this workout

DSC-AVG average descent over distance traveled

DISTANCE total distance traveled

DIS-LEFT total distance remaining when tracking back to a waypoint or to a route

HR current heart rate

HR-AVG average heart rate over entire workout

HR-PEAK highest heart rate reached during this workout

HR-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned heart rate zone

PACE time per mile/km at current speed

PACE-AVG average time per mile/km over entire workout

PACE-BEST fastest time per mile/km reached in this workout

PACE-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned pace zone

POWER current power output

POWER-AVGx average power in watts over entire workout

PWR-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned power zone

POWER-PEAK highest power in watts reached during this workout

PACER amount of time ahead or behind selected target set in Performance Pacer

SPEED current speed

SPD-AVG average speed over entire workout

SPD-INZN amount of time spent in your deﬁned speed zone

SPEED-MAX fastest speed reached during this workout

TIME-LAP time for current lap

TIME-LEFT estimated time to reach the next waypoint

TIME-STOP total rest time during workout

TIME-SPLT total time elapsed since beginning of workout

TIME-EVT Total time of event including transition and rest periods

TIME DAY current time of day

TIMER-1

TIMER-2

TIMER-3

TIMER-4

TIMER-5

custom timers which can be set to include multiple repetitions and intervals

To Start a Workout

1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE displays.

2. Press q to select a view screen.

3. Press START/SPLIT to start the chronograph and begin your workout. NOTE: If the GPS is not ﬁxed on a satellite, this message displays:

Press the q buttons to highlight YES or NO, then press 8 to conﬁrm your choice.

If you select YES, many GPS related performance data options, such as distance, speed, or altitude will not function.

If you select NO, the chronograph will not start.

NOTE: The maximum time the chronograph will measure is 19:59:59.99. If this time is reached, you must save or reset the workout.

To Stop a Workout

1. While the chronograph is running, press 8 . The CHRONO STOPPED message displays.

2. Hold 8 for 2 seconds. The SAVE WORKOUT AND RESET? Screen displays.

3. Press q to highlight YES or NO, then press 8 to conﬁrm your choice.

If you select YES, the chronograph will reset and the workout data will appear in Review mode. If you select NO, the chronograph is not reset. Press START/SPLIT again to continue your workout.

To Take a Lap or Split

Press START/SPLIT when the chronograph is running to take a lap or split. Up to three displays will appear in sequence.

NOTE: If sensors are not connected to the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch, their corresponding data is not shown.

• The ﬁrst displays the lap number, lap time, and split time.

• The second displays the lap number, average heart rate, average pace, and average speed for the lap.

• The third displays the average cadence and power values from the bike sensor.

While the lap data is being displayed, the chrono has begun timing the next lap.

To Change Views During a Workout

You can change view screens during a workout to see different performance data.

1. Start the workout as described above.

2. Press p to change view screens. NOTE: The chronograph will continue to run, as indicated by the chrono icon on the status bar, until you press

BACK/STP/RST to stop the workout.

To Set Up Timers and Performance Pacer

In addition to customizing the view screens to show your speciﬁc performance data, you can set up custom timers to help manage repetitions and intensity during your workout. You can also use the Performance Pacer feature to measure your workout against your own saved workouts, or against target times you choose.

Timers

There are ﬁve custom timers you can view in the performance data ﬁelds.

To open the Timer menu

1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE displays.

2. Press 8 . The Performance Setup screen displays.

3. Press q to highlight TIMER, then press 8 .

To customize a timer

1. Open the Timer menu.

2. Press q to highlight the timer to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 . The Edit Timer screen displays.

4. Press p or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window.

5. Press p or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to conﬁrm your selection.

Setting Group Adjustment

Interval Select Yes to activate intervals, or No to edit as a standard timer.

Number of Ints Enter the number of intervals for the timer. Press 8 to close the setting change window.

Action at End Select Stop to end the workout after one interval, or Repeat to repeat for the number of

Reps Enter the number of times to repeat the interval group. Press 8 to close the setting

Maximum intervals is 20. NOTE: This setting is only available if Interval is set to Yes

repetitions selected.

change window. Maximum reps is 100.

To change the timer name:

1. Open the Timer menu.

2. Press q to highlight the timer to rename, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight the ﬁrst letter of the timer name, then press 8 . The setting change window opens.

4. Press q to highlight a character. Press 8 to select the character.

5. Continue selecting characters until the desired name displays. Each name can contain up to 8 characters.

6. Press 8 to close the setting change window.

To edit a standard timer

1. Open the Timer menu.

2. Press q to highlight the timer to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 .

4. Make sure the Intervals setting is set to No.

5. Press q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 .

NOTE: This feature is only available if the Interval setting is set to No.

6. Press q to highlight an interval to customize, then press 8 . The Edit Timer screen displays.

7. Press p or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window.

8. Press p or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to conﬁrm your selection.

Setting Group Adjustment

Hours Enter the number of hours for the timer. Press 8 to close the setting change window

Minutes Enter the number of minutes for the timer. Press 8 to close the setting change window

Seconds Enter the number of seconds for the timer. Press 8 to close the setting change window

To customize intervals

and move to the next setting. The maximum hours is 2.

and move to the next setting. The maximum minutes is 59.

and move to the next setting. The maxium seconds is 59

1. Open the Timer menu.

2. Press q to highlight the timer to customize, then press 8 .

3. Press q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 .

4. Make sure the Intervals setting is set to Yes.

5. To edit intervals, press q to highlight VIEW INTERVALS, then press 8 .

NOTE: This feature is only available if the Interval setting is set to Yes.

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