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    W-219 608-095000 NA ©2005 Timex Corporation performance watch user guide English page 1 Français page 75 Español página 153 Português página 231 Performance W atch User Guide BO DY L I NK S YST EM ® 608-095000_W219_NA_EN_T-0411-16_TMX_W188_EN.qxd 3/10/11 2:54 PM Page CVR2[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Register your product at www .timex.com Introduction ........................................................................... .3 W elcome! ....................................................................................3 Before you begin ........................................................................4 P erformance[...]

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    3 Finish Mode ..............................................................................31 Interval Timer Mode ................................................................36 Lap Data Mode ........................................................................42 Summary Mode ..................................................................[...]

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    4 5 4 Before you begin This manual contains information about, and instructions for , setting up your new P erformance W atch and using it with the digital Heart Rate and Speed + Distance Sensors. To assist you in learning about your Performance W atch, this manual contains several elements to increase your understanding. ➤ An overview of the P e[...]

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    6 7 ➤ Speed + Distance Sensor: The Speed + Distance Sensor (GPS -3D Sensor) tracks speed, pace, distance traveled, altitude, and more, using GPS based technology . The Fitness Sensor User Guide provides detailed instructions for setting up and using your GPS -3D Sensor . Note that sometimes the W atch will refer to the GPS -3D Sensor as the S+D S[...]

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    9 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. See “TZ zone and alert” on page 57 for more information. Setting buttons U[...]

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    10 11 Display icons 3. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value to set. 4. R epeat steps 3 and 4 for all the values that need adjustment. 5. Press DONE (MODE) to save your changes and complete the setting process. Viewing buttons W atch buttons can help you navigate through viewing options. Seeing the ▲ and ▼ triangles on the edge of[...]

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    Starting the Bodylink ® System When using the Performance Monitor , you can view real-time data from a Heart R ate 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 s[...]

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    15 Messages When using the W atch with the Fitness Sensors, the W atch may display messages to communicate the status of either of the Sensors in conjunction with the W atch. Messages include: NO DAT A FROM HRM (GPS) The W atch is not receiving data from either the HR or GPS -3D Sensor . Ensure the Sensor is not more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from[...]

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    17 16 The booklet Heart Zones® Tools F or Success included in your W atch 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 T ools for Success , you might consider using the widely used, though highly debated, age- based meth[...]

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    19 18 WA TCH MODES Y ou can cycle through each of the ten 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. ➤ V ertical features vertical data such as ascent rate, altitude, and elevation. ➤ Finish lets you to pre[...]

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    21 20 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 + (DISPLA Y) or – (STOP/RESET) . 4. Press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value for setting. 5. R epeat steps 3 and 4 for[...]

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    23 22 Viewing performance data in Time of Day Mode When using the Fitness Sensors with your W atch, you can scroll through performance data by pressing and releasing DISPLA Y . Y ou may elect to continue viewing the day of the week instead by pressing DISPLAY until the day of the week becomes visible. Y ou can view: ➤ Heart R ate: Current heart r[...]

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    25 24 Chronograph Mode Chronograph Mode operates as the main workout data center for your W atch. It can record elapsed time for up to 100 hours. It can also register data from the Fitness Sensors for up to 100 laps. Chronograph Mode terminology Chronograph: The chronograph records time segments for the duration of your activity . Lap: Lap time rec[...]

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    27 26 Viewing performance data in Chronograph Mode When using the Fitness Sensors with your W atch, you can scroll through performance data for each lap of your workout by pressing and releasing DISPLA Y . F or Chronograph Mode, viewing options include: ➤ Heart R ate: Current heart rate expressed as either percent of your maximum heart rate (PERC[...]

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    29 28 V ertical Mode V ertical Mode operates as a viewing mode in conjunction with the GPS -3D Sensor with a focus on displaying information about altitude. In particular , V ertical Mode tailors the W atch to allow you to view data related to vertical activities (for example, climbing or skiing). If you do not use the GPS -3D Sensor , you will see[...]

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    31 30 V ertical Mode example Finish Mode Finish Mode allows you to predict how much time it will take to finish a specified event distance (marathon or 5K race, for example) based on current GPS -3D Sensor data. T o help you stay View performance data Stop timing INDIGLO® night-light Start timing or take a split. T o Interval Timer Mode or hold fo[...]

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    33 32 F or Finish Mode, you can set the following values: ➤ Pre-set or custom event distance (for custom, you can set the distance up to 999.99) ➤ Unit (NM, KM, or MI) ➤ T arget time ➤ Alert option (an audible alert will cause the W atch to both beep and flash the predicted finish time and a silent alert will only flash the predicted finish[...]

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    35 34 Finish Mode example Y ou are training for a 100 KM bicycle race. Last year you rode in the same race and finished in 4 hours, 15 minutes. This year your goal is to finish in less than 4 hours. Y ou read in a training magazine that, when training for a race, you should devote one day a week to riding at a distance equal to your event, working [...]

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    37 36 Interval: Intervals relate your exercise to specific periods of time. F or 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 inter[...]

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    39 38 F or Interval Timer Mode, you can set the following values: ➤ W arm 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[...]

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    41 40 Interval Mode tips & tricks Y ou can set the W atch to take a split when an interval ends by using SYNC TIMER & CHRONO (see page 61). This will override the auto split function and allow you to have a record of your performance for each interval. Interval Mode example F or cross training purposes, you decide to add a one-hour spin cla[...]

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    43 42 Viewing performance data in Lap Data Mode When using the Fitness Sensors with your W atch, you can scroll through performance data for each lap of your workout by pressing and releasing DISPLA Y . F or Lap Data Mode, viewing options include: ➤ Lap and Split Time: Lap time includes data for each segment of your activity , and split time show[...]

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    45 44 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. Summary Mode terminology Zone: A predetermined heart rate range for your activity . Recovery: A measure of your level of fitness and fatigue based on rate at which your heart rate[...]

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    47 46 Speed ➤ Average Speed: Y our average speed calculated by dividing distance by time. ➤ Maximum Speed: Y our quickest speed. ➤ Average P ace: Y our average speed expressed as minutes per distance unit traveled. ➤ Best Pace: Y our fastest time traveled per minute. While Average Speed and Average P ace are the same value expressed two dif[...]

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    49 48 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 informa[...]

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    51 50 F or 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 ST ART/SPLIT to start the timer countdown. 2. P ause the countdown by pressing STOP/RESET . Y ou may resume the countdown by pressing ST AR[...]

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    53 52 Alarm Mode Y ou can use your W atch 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. Y ou can set an alarm to ring at the same time every day , or only weekdays, weekends, or even only one time (useful for appointment reminders). When the W atch reaches a scheduled alar[...]

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    55 54 ➤ Alarm time (hours, minutes and AM/PM if the time is set to 12-hour format). ➤ Alarm status (OFF or ON). Y ou can also press ST ART/SPLIT to switch the alarm status. Note that if you change any alarm settings, you automatically turn on the alarm. Configure Mode Use Configure Mode to set options that enhance the performance of other W atc[...]

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    57 56 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. HRM settings Prior to configuring your heart rate settings, refer to Heart Zones® T ools for Success for information on the importance of tracking your heart rate and how to determine your max[...]

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    59 58 S+D settings ➤ Zone type: Similar in concept to a heart rate target zone alert, you can set the W atch 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). Y ou can set speed and pace limits independently . F or instance, set[...]

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    61 60 ➤ 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. ➤ Sync timer & chrono: This feature allows you to set the interval timer and the chronograph to start and stop simultaneously so y[...]

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    63 62 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 certai[...]

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    65 64 5. Place a new battery in the battery compartment, making sure the side with the + marking faces you. 6. R eattach the battery clamp. 7. R eplace the caseback, making sure the black gasket sits firmly in the case groove and the caseback properly aligns with the W atch to ensure the buzzer will line up with the internal connections (see note a[...]

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    67 66 4. from accidents, tampering or abuse; and 5. case, attachments or battery . Y ou may be charged for replacing any of these parts. THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRES S OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT A BIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. TI[...]

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    69 68 FCC Notice (U .S .) / IC Notice (Canada) Timex Corporation declares that the following products, which include all components of the Timex Bodylink System, are compliant to the relevant FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada rules for Class B devices as follows: Product Name: Speed + Distance System: GPS Transceiver Series M5xx/M1xx Heart Rate Monit[...]

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    71 70 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturers Name: Timex Corporation Manufacturers Address: 555 Christian Road Middlebury , CT 06762 United States of America declares that the following products, which include all components of the Timex Bodylink System , are compliant to the relevant EU Directives as follows: Product Name: Speed + Distance System[...]

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    Supplemental Information: The above products comply with the requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC (including amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC , and 98/13/EEC) and carry the marking accordingly . Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) – Underwriters Laboratories Inc., CAB# 0983; 1285 W alt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11[...]