W-188 589-095006 NA performance watch user guide 589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page CVR2 ©2005 Timex Corporation BODYLINK® SYSTEM Performance Watch User Guide English page 1 Français page 81 Español página 159 Português página 239
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page CVR4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Register your product at www.timex.com Introduction ...........................................................................................7 Welcome! ...............................................................................................7 Manual organization............................................................................8 Resources...............................................................
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 2 Watch messages..................................................................................19 Display formatting .............................................................................20 Watch modes ......................................................................................20 Using the Watch.................................................................................21 Performance Watch Modes ......................
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 4 To operate the Track Back feature...............................................44 Waypoints Mode example ................................................................46 Lap Data Mode...................................................................................46 Lap Data Mode functions ................................................................47 To operate Lap Data .............................................................
89-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Welcome! Congratulations! With your purchase of the Timex® Bodylink® System you have hired your new personal coach. Using your Performance Watch in partnership with the Heart Rate and Speed + Distance Sensors offers you an unprecedented ability to track, store, and analyze several key indicators of your personal fitness level. We dedicate this manual to information regarding your Performance Watch.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 8 Manual organization Resources This manual contains information about, and instructions for, setting up your new Performance Watch and using it with the Bodylink Fitness Sensors as part of the coordinated Bodylink System.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 10 PERFORMANCE WATCH OVERVIEW Watch terminology The following terms appear throughout this manual. Knowing these terms will provide you a greater understanding of the information provided. Bodylink® System: The Bodylink System allows you to track realtime data by using Fitness Sensors in conjunction with your Performance Watch.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 12 Watch button functions Setting buttons The buttons on your Watch are multi-functional, serving three purposes. You do not have to memorize button functions for each mode. Let the Watch serve as your guide. Watch buttons also set Watch functions (for example, setting the time or a target heart rate zone). When the + and - symbols appear on the Watch display, you have initiated the setting process.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 14 4. When you reach the desired value, press SELECT (SET/FORMAT) to move to the next value. Watch display icons Watch display icons 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each value you want to set. 6. When you have adjusted all values, press DONE (MODE) to return to the main display of the mode. Viewing buttons Finally, buttons help you navigate through viewing options.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 16 Starting the Bodylink® System When using the Performance Monitor, you can view real-time data from a Heart Rate Sensor or Speed + Distance Sensor, or both, in Time of Day, Chrono and Timer. The procedure to do this is the same in all modes, though the data that you can view and their position on the display in each mode will vary. 1.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 18 • If you want to stop monitoring data from your Bodylink® sensors, hold the DISPLAY button down until the message HOLD TO SHUT OFF RCVR is displayed on the watch display. Continue holding the DISPLAY button for a few more seconds; the watch will beep indicating that the radio link between the watch and the sensors has been shut down.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 20 Display formatting In Chronograph, Vertical (with the exception of ascent rate information), Finish, and Navigate Modes, you can press and release SET/FORMAT to switch the display reading positions in the upper and middle display lines. Pace Time Time Pace Watch modes You can cycle through each of the 11 modes by pressing MODE.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 22 You can return to Time of Day Mode from any other mode on the PERFORMANCE WATCH MODES Watch by pressing and holding MODE until the time of day displays. Time of Day Mode INDIGLO® night-light View performance data Hold to set To Chronograph Mode View or switch to secondary time Time of Day Mode terminology UTC: Universal Time, Coordinated (formerly known as GMT) describes the local time zone in relationship to the Greenwich Meridian.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 24 TO SWITCH TIME ZONES The Watch can track two time zones (T1 and T2). Look at the other 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 displays. After initial use, the Watch will automatically correct any time inaccuracy upon activation of the GPS-3D Sensor and every 15 minutes thereafter.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 26 ❖ Altitude: Current elevation above sea level (requires GPS-3D Sensor). NOTE: If the Watch does not detect either Fitness Sensor, the day of the week shows on the bottom line of the display. You can continue viewing the day of the week while using the Fitness Sensors by hiding performance data (for data hiding information, see “Watch settings” on page 67).
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 28 NOTE: Press MODE to switch the Watch display to any other mode while the chronograph continues to run. The stopwatch icon will appear to indicate the chronograph is still functioning. TO OPERATE CHRONOGRAPH MODE HANDS-FREE TO OPERATE CHRONOGRAPH MODE MANUALLY You can set Chronograph Mode to start when you begin moving and to stop when you stop moving or to automatically take splits based on either distance or elapsed time.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 30 ❖ Elevation: Difference between your current altitude and the altitude when you started the chronograph (requires GPS-3D Sensor). Chronograph Mode example Assume that you run regularly, and you want to gain information about your current workout routine so that you can set fitness goals for yourself. You use Chronograph Mode to record lap time for each of the three stages of your workout.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 32 TO OPERATE VERTICAL MODE ❖ Distance: Distance traveled since the GPS-3D Sensor was started (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Altitude: Current height above sea level (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Elevation: Difference between your current altitude and the altitude when you started the chronograph (requires GPS-3D Sensor). 1. Press MODE until Vertical Mode appears. 2. Press START/SPLIT to begin timing. 3.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 34 TO SET FINISH MODE Finish Mode INDIGLO® night-light View performance data For Finish Mode, you can set the following values: To Navigate Mode or hold for time Start timing or take a split. For instructions on setting Watch functions, including Finish Mode, refer to page 13, “To set Watch functions.” Stop timing ❖ Pre-set or custom distance [(for custom set the distance (up to 999.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 36 ❖ Average Pace: Average per-minute speed for the period that chronograph has been running (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Distance: Distance traveled since the chronograph was started (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Speed: Current velocity (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Average Speed: Average velocity for the period that the chronograph has been running (requires GPS-3D Sensor). ❖ Heart Rate: Current heart rate (requires HR Sensor).
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 38 Navigate Mode functions TO VIEW PERFORMANCE DATA IN NAVIGATE MODE Navigate Mode displays directional information and tracks your speed, distance, and altitude during an activity. While you can set up to 10 waypoints to mark specific locations during your activity, this mode does not operate like a compass. You must be moving for accurate heading information.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 40 Navigate Mode example You recently began orienteering where you move between waypoints in the fastest time. Your last race included eight waypoints and you finished in 42 minutes. To help improve your time, you set up a practice course. Using heading information from Navigate Mode, you move between waypoints. At the end of the course, you scroll to speed data to view how quickly you completed the course.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 42 Waypoints Mode includes the Track Back feature that allows you to navigate from your current position to a stored waypoint. Waypoints Mode does not operate in conjunction with the chronograph. This mode displays and automatically updates current positional information, but does not keep time. In addition, Waypoints Mode does not display any performance data.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 44 ❖ To erase a waypoint, press and hold STOP/RESET . If you erase a waypoint, it will not re-order the other waypoints. For instance, if you have labeled your waypoints WAYPNT 1, 2, and 3 and you erase WAYPNT 2 you will then have waypoints labeled WAYPNT 1 and 3.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 46 Waypoints Mode example Lap Data Mode functions As a member of a local backpacking club, you volunteer to conduct trail clean-up before the opening of each camping season. Your map indicates various landmarks along the trail, but the trail itself has become overgrown. You move along the trail, clearing the underbrush to reveal the trail and at each landmark you set a waypoint on your Watch.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 48 Performance data viewing options for Lap Data Mode include: ❖ Lap and Split Time: Lap Time includes data for each segment of your activity, and Split Time shows data for the overall activity. ❖ Lap Average Speed and Pace: Average Speed informs you of your average speed for the lap, and Average Pace displays your average speed in terms of minutes per unit distance.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 50 Starting the chronograph from zero for your next activity erases summary data from the previous activity, except the odometer information, which you must clear manually. Speed ❖ Average Speed: Your average speed calculated by dividing distance by time. NOTE: To view information for each individual segment of your activity, refer to “Lap Data Mode” on page 46. ❖ Maximum Speed: Your quickest speed.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 52 ❖ At/Above XXXX: Your time at or above a specific elevation during your activity (see “Altitude settings” on page 65 for information on setting up this feature). Time ❖ Heart Rate 52 ❖ Average Heart Rate: Your average heart rate calculated over the period the chronograph was running. ❖ Maximum Heart Rate: The highest recorded heart rate during your activity.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 54 Timer Mode INDIGLO® night-light To Alarm Mode or hold for time Start the timer View performance data Set timer Stop or reset the timer Timer Mode terminology Interval Training: You can use interval training to help you vary the intensity level within one workout for specific periods of time, which will ultimately help you work out longer and harder.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 56 3. 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.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 58 Alarm Mode INDIGLO® night-light To Configure Mode or hold for time Turn alarm ON or OFF TO SET AN ALARM IN ALARM MODE ▲ alarm For instructions on setting Watch functions, including Alarm Mode, refer to page 13, “To set Watch functions.” For Alarm Mode, you can set the following values: Set alarm ❖ Alarm number (ALM 1 through ALM 5). ❖ Alarm status (OFF or ON). You can also press START/SPLIT to switch the alarm status.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 60 Configure Mode INDIGLO® night-light option Press when done viewing options Select an item Press to activate a Quick Set ▲ ▼ Quick Set: By pressing START/SPLIT when the + sign appears, you may easily change the most common setting for the setting group without initiating the entire setting procedure. NOTE: In the Configure Mode section, terminology will also appear in the section for the setting group to which it applies.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 62 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. Configure the following heart rate settings: ❖ 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.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 64 GPS-3D SENSOR SETTINGS ❖ Speed Smoothing: Turn speed smoothing off or on. 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. ❖ Pace Smoothing: Turn pace smoothing off or on.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 66 HANDS-FREE SETTINGS ❖ Hands-free features operate in conjunction with the GPS-3D Sensor. They automate chronograph features, freeing you to focus on your workout instead of operating your Watch. You must turn the Sync Timer & Chrono setting off if you want the timer to switch to the Chronograph, Finish, or Vertical Mode at the end of a countdown in Timer Mode.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 68 ❖ ❖ 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, kilometers, nautical miles, or auto. UNIT SETTINGS ❖ Auto Units (when to use): In the Unit settings you can set speed, pace, altitude, and North reference to auto. Each unit setting set to auto will follow the unit setting for distance.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 70 If you choose to replace the battery yourself, carefully follow the steps below: 1. Place the Watch face-down on a flat work surface. 2. Separate both halves of the Watch band using a small flat screwdriver. NOTE: You must install the back of the Watch (caseback) in the same direction you removed it or the buzzer element will not function after reassembly. 3.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 72 LEGAL INFORMATION International warranty (U.S. limited warranty) Your Watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex Corporation for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex and its worldwide affiliates will honor this International Warranty.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 74 WARNING: NEVER INCLUDE ANY ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT. U.S.: call 1-800-328-2677 for additional warranty information. Canada: call 1-800-263-0981. Brazil: call 0800-168787. Mexico: call 01-800-01-060-00. Central America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas: call (501) 370-5775 (U.S.). Asia: call 852-2815-0091. The U.K.: call 44 020 8687 9620. Portugal: call 351 212 946 017. France: call 33 3 81 63 42 00.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 76 Fitness Sensors Performance Watch PRODUCT NAMES PRODUCT NAMES ❖ ❖ Watch Receivers HRM/Speed+Distance Series M8xx/M5xx ❖ Data Recorders HRM/Speed+Distance Series M5xx/M1xx ❖ Speed + Distance System GPS Transceiver Series M8xx/M5xx/M1xx Heart Rate Monitor System HRM Transmitter Series M8xx/M5xx PRODUCT TYPES Intentional Radiator These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 78 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
589-095006_W188_NA_EN_589-095006_W188_NA_EN 3/11/11 8:39 AM Page 80 Product Name ❖ Watch Receivers HRM/Speed+Distance Series M8xx/M5xx ❖ Data Recorders HRM/Speed+Distance Series M5xx/M1xx conforms to the following product specifications: ❖ Generic Emissions Standard EN 55022: 1998 ❖ Generic Immunity Standard EN 55024: 1998 ❖ Supplemental Information: The above products comply with the requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC (including amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EE
