Timex w-215 User's Manual
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1. NOTE While compass is on INDIGLO night light may flicker slightly when on This is normal as night light must be turned off briefly during compass readings to maintain accuracy USING THE COMPASS Once compass is activated as described above there are two typical ways to use virtual needle and turning compass ring Which way am I headed Hold watch so that 12 o clock is in direction of your travel Turn compass ring until virtual needle is pointing to north on ring Your heading is direction on ring at 12 o clock This should be the same direction shown on display Which way should go If you know the direction you want to go e g NE turn compass ring until that direction appears at 12 o clock Hold watch so that you are facing 12 o clock Then turn your body until virtual needle points to north on compass ring You are now facing the direction you want to go DECLINATION ANGLE A compass detects magnetic north which may be slightly different from true north which is used on maps This difference called the declination angle which varies around the globe is typically small and can be ignored in many cases However you may have watch automatically compensate by setting your declination angle after compass calibration see COMPASS CALIBRATION With proper declination angle set heading will be more accurate and virtual needle will point to true north Declination angles for major world cities W is nega2. Button functions shown with secondary functions in parentheses Compass must be calibrated before using to ensure accuracy and avoid improper headings Go to www timex com expedition for help Watch incorporates magnetic sensor technology from Precision Navigation Inc To set time date and options 1 With time and date showing press and hold SET 2 Current time zone 1 2 or 3 flashes Press or to select time zone to set if desired 3 Press NEXT Hour flashes Press or to change hour including AM PM hold button to scan values Press NEXT Minutes flash Press or to change minutes Press NEXT Seconds flash Press or to set seconds to zero Press NEXT Month flashes Press or to change month Press NEXT Day flashes Press or to change day Press NEXT Year flashes Press or to change year Press NEXT to set options Press or to change value and then press NEXT to go to next option Press DONE at any step to exit and save settings Available options are 12 or 24 hour time format MM DD or DD MM date format hourly chime J beep for button presses customizable mode set Select HIDE for unwanted modes they are removed from mode sequence If you hide a mode you can turn it back on later using procedure above Press START SPLIT once and hold to see 2nd time zone Press START SPLIT twice and hold to see third time zone Continue to hold button for 4 seconds to switch to displ
3. partici pating Timex retailers can provide you with a postage paid pre addressed Watch Repair Mailer for your convenience in obtaining factory service 2005 Timex Corporation TIMEX and NIGHT MODE are registered trademarks of Timex Corporation INDIGLO is a registered trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the US and other countries T l M E X 5 www timex com
4. SET Minutes flash Press or to change minutes hold button to scan values 2 Press NEXT Seconds flash Press or to change seconds hold button to scan values 3 Press DONE at any step when done setting To start hydration timer press START SPLIT Timer counts down every second from countdown time Drop icon flashes to indicate timer is running To pause countdown press STOP RESET Drop icon freezes to indicate timer is stopped To resume countdown press START SPLIT or to reset countdown press STOP RESET Watch beeps and night light flashes when countdown ends timer reaches zero Press any button to stop alert Hydration timer continues to run if you exit mode Drop icon appears in Time mode T M E X 3 www timex com W 215 The watch has three alarms Press MODE repeatedly until ALM 1 ALM 2 or ALM 3 appears To set alarm 1 Press SET Hour flashes Press or to change hour hold button to scan values 2 Press NEXT Minutes flash Press or to change minutes 3 Press NEXT AM PM flashes if in 12 hour time format Press or to change 4 Press NEXT Alarm day setting flashes Press or to select DAILY WKDAYS or WKENDS 5 Press DONE at any step when done setting To turn alarm on off press START SPLIT Alarm clock icon appears when alarm is on in this mode and in Time mode When alarm sounds night light flashes Press any button to silence If no button is press
5. Watch may be face down but take care to protect watch face Go to Compass mode and then press and hold SET While level SLOWLY rotate watch two revolutions taking at least 15 seconds per revolution This is critical in achieving proper calibration To help you rotate watch at proper speed a block is shown at perimeter of display rotate watch at a speed to keep block pointed in same direction When done press MODE keeping watch level Watch displays current declination angle setting See DECLINATION ANGLE for more information If you do not wish to set declination angle press DONE Otherwise press or to select declination angle and then press DONE Compass mode provides an electronic compass reading Press MODE repeatedly until COMP appears Compass must be calibrated prior to use and calibration should be done in area of intended use see COMPASS CALIBRATION If compass has not been calibrated since battery replacement watch displays PLEASE CAL reminding you to calibrate While holding watch level using bubble level press START SPLIT or STOP RESET to activate compass Watch displays heading in direction of 12 o clock and virtual needle one block at head and three blocks at tail points north If watch is turned heading updates and virtual needle rotates always pointing north After 20 seconds compass will automatically turn off to conserve battery life Press button again at any time to keep compass on for another 20 seconds
6. the display for 10 seconds Press MODE to release display and show running chrono immediately LAP 1 7 11 LAP 4 7 30 SPLIT 1 7 11 SPLIT 2 15 01 SPLIT 3 22 09 SPLIT 4 29 39 Timer mode provides a countdown timer with alert Press MODE repeatedly until TIMER appears To set countdown time 1 Press SET Hours flash Press or to change hours hold button to scan values 2 Press NEXT Minutes flash Press or to change minutes 3 Press NEXT Seconds flash Press or to change seconds 4 Press NEXT Action at end of countdown flashes Press or to select STOP or REPEAT indicated by hourglass icon with arrow 2 5 Press DONE at any step when done setting To start timer press START SPLIT Timer counts down every second from countdown time Hourglass icon X flashes to indicate timer is running To pause countdown press STOP RESET Hourglass icon X freezes to indicate timer is stopped To resume countdown press START SPLIT or to reset countdown press STOP RESET Watch beeps and night light flashes when countdown ends timer reaches zero Press any button to silence If REPEAT AT END selected timer repeats countdown indefinitely Timer continues to run if you exit mode Hourglass icon X appears in Time mode HYDRATION Hydration mode provides a countdown timer with alert to remind you to drink during a workout Press MODE repeatedly until HYDRA appears To set hydration time 1 Press
7. TIMEX www timex com W 215 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR TIMEX WATCH EXTENDED WARRANTY Available in U S only Extend your warranty for an additional 4 years from date of purchase for 5 You can pay with AMEX Discover Visa or MasterCard by calling 1 800 448 4639 during normal business hours Payment must be made within 30 days of purchase Name address telephone number purchase date and 5 digit model number required You can also mail a check for 5 to Timex Extended Warranty P O Box 1676 Dept EF Little Rock AR 72203 Please read instructions carefully to understand how to operate your Timex watch Your model may not have all of the features described in this booklet FEATURES AND BASIC OPERATION All functions work simultaneously Time with 12 or 24 hour format Date with MM DD or DD MM format 3 time zones Optional hourly chime Electronic compass with virtual needle and automatic declination compensation 100 hour chronograph with display of lap and split times 24 hour countdown timer count down and stop or repeat Occasion reminders Hydration timer 3 daily weekday weekend alarms with 5 minute backup Customizable mode set hide unwanted modes INDIGLO night light with NIGHT MODE feature Press MODE repeatedly to step through modes Compass Chrono Timer Occasion Hydration Alarm 1 Alarm 2 and Alarm 3 Press MODE to exit current mode and return to Time mode COMPASS RING BUBBLE LEVEL
8. TY U S LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE SEE FRONT OF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER Your TIMEX 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 Please note that Timex may at its option repair your watch by installing new or thoroughly reconditioned and inspected components or replace it with an identical or similar model IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAM AGES TO YOUR WATCH 1 after the warranty period expires 2 if the watch was not originally purchased from an authorized Timex retailer 3 from repair services not performed by Timex 4 from accidents tampering or abuse and 5 lens or crystal strap or band watch case attachments or battery Timex may charge you for replacing any of these parts THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPE CIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some countries and states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and do not allow exclusions or limitations on damages so these limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other ri
9. ayed time zone Press and hold STOP RESET to see next upcoming occasion see description of Occasion mode Release and immediately press and hold again to see subsequent occasions 4 5 6 7 8 9 T M E X 1 www timex com W 215 COMPASS CALIBRATION Since a compass uses the earth s magnetic field be aware of large metallic objects such as vehicles or bridges or objects that give off electromagnetic radiation such as TVs or PCs which could affect the magnetic field around the watch If compass is calibrated near such objects it will only work properly in that location If compass is calibrated away from such objects it will not work properly near them For best results calibrate in area of intended use Also avoid areas that may exhibit higher than normal concentrations of hard and soft iron as they may cause inaccurate headings Whenever a heading is suspect recalibrate In calibrating and taking headings it is important as with all compasses to keep compass level Calibrating or taking a heading when watch is not level can result in large errors To keep watch level hold watch so that bubble is centered in bubble level window Do not store watch near any source of magnetism such as computers appliances or TVs as watch can take on a magnetic charge yielding inaccurate headings To calibrate compass keep watch level or place on level surface if band interferes place on inverted cup for entire procedure
10. ed alarm will sound for 20 seconds and repeat once five minutes later Each of the three alarms has a different alert melody Occasion mode allows you to set reminders for occasions like birthdays anniversaries holidays and appointments Press MODE repeatedly until OCCASN appears Today s date is shown with today s occasion in top line Press or to step through dates hold button to scan dates Occasion for displayed date is always shown Non recurring occasions may be set for dates up to one year in advance To set occasion 1 Press SET Date flashes Press or to select date hold button to scan dates Occasion for displayed date is always shown 2 Press NEXT Occasion flashes Press or to change occasion ANNIV BDAY BILL YR and HOLI YR repeat yearly and BILL MO repeats monthly 3 To set occasions for other dates press NEXT and select date and occasion as in previous steps 4 Press DONE at any step when done setting Occasion Reminders Watch alerts you of occasions at 8 00 AM on day of occasion You may choose to receive no alert or an alert at a different time or day You may choose different alerting for each occasion type E g all birthdays may alert one day prior while all holidays may have no alert To set occasion reminder alerts 1 Go to today s date by pressing or hold button to scan dates You may also go to today s date by simply entering Occasion mode 2 From today s date pres
11. ghts which vary from country to country and state to state To obtain warranty service please return your watch to Timex one of its affiliates or the Timex retailer where the watch was purchased together with a completed original Watch Repair Coupon or in the U S and Canada only the completed original Watch Repair Coupon or a written statement identifying your name address telephone number and date and place of purchase Please include the following with your watch to cover postage and handling this is not a repair charge a US 7 00 check or money order in the U S a CAN 6 00 cheque or money order in Canada and a UK 2 50 cheque or money order in the U K In other countries Timex will charge you for postage and handling NEVER INCLUDE A SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT For the U S please call 1 800 448 3689 for additional warranty information For Canada call 1 800 263 0981 For Brazil call 0800 168787 For Mexico call 01 800 01 060 00 For Central America the Caribbean Bermuda and the Bahamas call 501 370 5775 U S For Asia call 852 2815 0091 For the U K call 44 020 8687 9620 For Portugal call 351 212 946 017 For France call 33 3 81 63 42 00 For Germany call 49 7 231 494140 For the Middle East and Africa call 971 4 310850 For other areas please contact your local Timex retailer or Timex distributor for warranty information In Canada the U S and in certain other locations
12. low light conditions Any button pressed while INDIGLO night light is on keeps it on Press and hold INDIGLO button for 4 seconds to activate NIGHT MODE feature US Pat 4 912 688 Moon icon C will appear in Time mode Feature causes any button press to activate INDIGLO night light for 3 seconds NIGHT MODE feature may be deactivated by pressing and holding INDIGLO button again for 4 seconds or it automatically deactivates after 8 hours T l M E X 4 www timex com W 215 WATER RESISTANCE f your watch is water resistant meter marking or we is indicated Water Resistance Depth p s i a Water Pressure Below Surface 30m 98ft 60 50m 164ft 86 100m 328ft 160 pounds per square inch absolute WARNING TO MAINTAIN WATER RESISTANCE DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS UNDER WATER 1 Watch is water resistant only as long as lens push buttons and case remain intact 2 Watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving 3 Rinse watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water BATTERY Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweler replace battery Battery type is on watch back If present push short internal reset switch after replacing battery Battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage battery life may vary depending on actual usage DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE DO NOT RECHARGE KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRAN
13. s to go to ALERT SETUP 3 Press SET Occasion type flashes Press or to select occasion type Your settings will affect all occasions of the selected type 4 Press NEXT Alert status ON OFF flashes Press or to turn alert on or off for selected occasion type If OFF selected next 4 steps are skipped 5 Press NEXT Alert time hour flashes Press or to change hour hold button to scan values 6 Press NEXT Alert time minutes flash Press or to change minutes 7 Press NEXT AM PM flashes if in 12 hour time format Press or to change 8 Press NEXT Alert day flashes Press or to set alert for 0 9 days prior to occasion 9 To set alerts for other occasion types press NEXT Occasion type flashes Select occasion type as in step 3 and continue with setting procedure 10 Press DONE at any step when done setting Hand icon appears when displayed occasion type has a reminder alert When alert sounds in Time mode hand icon flashes Press any button to silence See Time mode for instructions on viewing upcoming occasions TIP For reminder at end of every month set BILL MO for first of month and alert one day prior INDIGLO NIGHT LIGHT WITH NIGHT MODE FEATURE Press INDIGLO button to illuminate watch display for 2 3 seconds 5 6 seconds while setting Patented U S pat 4 527 096 and 4 775 964 electroluminescent technology used in the INDIGLO night light illuminates entire watch face at night and in
14. tive and E is positive on declination scale Anchorage 22E LONGON TEA AW Rio De Janeiro 21W Atlanta AW Little Rock 3E San Francisco 15E Bombay 1W Livingston MT 14E Seattle SIE Boston 16W MUG ee eanes 1E Shanghai 5W Calgary 18W New York City 14W Toronto 11W Chicago 3W Gandon a 5W Vancouver 20W Denver 10E FOAN E IN 2W Washington DC 10W Jerusalem 3E ariSmenascnesh aoe 2W Waterbury CT 14W For further declination angle information see www timex com expedition T M E X 2 www timex com W 215 CHRONOGRAPH This mode provides a chronograph stopwatch function Press MODE to go to Chrono mode To start press START SPLIT Chrono counts up by hundredths of a second up to one hour then by seconds up to 100 hours Stopwatch icon flashes to indicate chrono is running To stop press STOP RESET Stopwatch icon freezes to indicate chrono is stopped To resume press START SPLIT or to reset clear chrono press and hold STOP RESET When chrono is already running chrono continues to run if you exit mode Stopwatch icon appears in TIME mode While chrono is running press START SPLIT to take a split Lap and split times will be displayed with lap number To set display format press SET Then press or to select desired format Press DONE to exit NOTE When a split is taken times are frozen on
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