Timex HEALTH TOUCH W265 User manual

W265 NA 298-095000
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W265_NA 298-095000
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Instructions
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CSR Number: W265
Program Name: W265 Health Touch
Instruction book
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Release To Production Date: 9/5/10
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Trim Size: 3.75” wide x 2.125” high
Colors used: 4-Color Process for Cover
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Mech Release Date: 10.2010
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298-095000_NA
Final Production Size: 3.75” wide x
2.125” high
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HEART RATE MONITOR WATCH USER GUIDE
HEALTH
TOUCH™

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WATCH DISPLAY AND BUTTON OVERVIEW .................................................. 4
DISPLAY ICONS AND DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................ 5
OPERATION OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 6
MODE ORDER ............................................................................................... 7
MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE .................................................................. 7
HEART RATE LOCK ........................................................................................ 8
RELATIVE HEART RATE ................................................................................ 10
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE ......................................................................... 10
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE SETUP ............................................................. 11
HEART RATE ZONE ALERT ........................................................................... 14
ACTIVITY ...................................................................................................... 15

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TIME AND DATE SETUP ............................................................................... 16
ALARM AND HOURLY CHIME ...................................................................... 17
STOPWATCH ................................................................................................ 18
COUNTDOWN TIMER SETUP ........................................................................ 18
COUNTDOWN TIMER OPERATION .............................................................. 19
SECOND TIME ZONE SETUP ........................................................................ 19
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING – HEART RATE ............................................................ 21
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 23
BATTERY ...................................................................................................... 25
WARRANTY & SERVICE ............................................................................... 28
Introduction to Your Timex® Health Touch™ Watch
Our technology measures the electronic signals that pass through your
body as a result of the beating of your heart. This measurement is
obtained by the watch’s two sensors located in the top ring and the case
back. The case back is the primary sensor plate that measures these
electronic signals off your arm.
The ECG (electrocardiogram) measurement is done when you place
your finger from the opposite hand onto the top ring of the watch.
This creates a loop across your body from where the watch can now
determine your heart rate.
Please remove any stickers from the face or case back of the watch to
assure optimal heart rate measurement.

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Watch Display and Button Overview
The watch buttons are not intended for use in or under water as this will
compromise the watch’s water resistance.
Display Icons and Descriptions
g HEART RATE Indicates heart rate values and Setup mode;
flashes during acquisitions
l HEART RATE LOCK Indicates heart rate function is disabled
P PM Indicates PM time, unless 24-hour time
is selected
s ALARM Indicates alarm function is ON
G HOURLY CHIME Indicates hourly chime function is ON
w STOPWATCH / TIMER Indicates Stopwatch and Timer modes;
flashes when mode is active
Image may vary from actual watch
START/STOP
RESET
INDIGLO® BUTTON
MODE

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Operation Overview Mode Order
1. Time of Day
2. STW (Stopwatch)
3. TIMEr (Countdown Timer)
4. ACTI (Activity)
5. ALM (Alarm)
6. SETUP (Setup)
7. TIME-2 (Second Time Zone)
Measuring Your Heart Rate
To get your heart rate reading, follow these three simple steps:
1. Strap the watch snugly around your wrist.

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2. Place your finger on the watch’s Heart Rate Sensor (the stainless steel
top ring) and touch gently for 5-8 seconds (the heart icon will flash).
3. The Health Touch™ watch will beep and your heart rate will be
displayed in beats per minute (BPM).
Your Heart Rate reading will remain displayed for 6 seconds after you
remove your finger from the Heart Rate Sensor.
This watch is a sensitive monitoring device that reads your ECG signals
and reading times may vary. If you do not get a reading, remove your
finger from the bezel for 30 seconds and try again. If you still do not get
a reading refer to the Troubleshooting - Heart Rate section.
Heart Rate Lock
The Heart Rate Lock feature prevents triggering the heart rate feature
from accidental contact and environments where excessive water/
moisture is present. An example would be in a pool where the watch is
submerged in water. Since water acts as a natural conductor, it can
accidentally trigger the heart rate feature.
To activate the Heart Rate Lock:
1. In Time of Day, hold RESET for 3 seconds.
2. The “l”icon will appear, and if you try to measure
your heart rate, the message “Hr OFF” will display.
3. To unlock the heart rate feature, repeat Step 1.
NOTE: If you need to take a heart rate reading while the watch is
“locked”, there is an override to this feature. Press RESET, and while the
“l” is flashing, measure your heart rate. Once the heart rate is displayed,
the Lock feature is reinstated.

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Relative Heart Rate
Relative Heart Rate is your current heart rate divided by your maximum
heart rate, and can be a useful reference to manage how hard you are
working during your exercise.
• Maximum Heart Rate is calculated as:
Male: 220 minus your age; Female: 226 minus your age
• Your Relative Heart Rate will be displayed as a percentage below your
BPM heart rate.
Target Heart Rate Zone
The Target Heart Rate Zone feature compares your
measured heart rate with your targeted heart rate zone.
If your heart rate is within the target zone, the watch
will beep once and your heart rate will display with the
message “ZONE-In”.
If your heart rate is lower than your target zone lower limit, the watch will
beep twice and your heart rate will display with the message “ZONE-Lo”.
If your heart rate is higher than your target zone upper
limit, the watch will beep twice and your heart rate will
display with the message “ZONE-HI”.
Example: Debbie’s target zone is 80 BPM (Low) to 120
BPM (High). After 5 minutes of walking, Debbie
measures her heart rate at 72 BPM. She is under her
target zone and can decide to pick up her pace.
Target Heart Rate Zone Setup
You can customize the settings in your watch to more
accurately determine calories burned and to set a
personalized target zone. The following chart provides
some heart rate target ranges for your reference.

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TYPE HIGH
(85% of max HR) LOW (65% of max HR)
Male 20 / Female 20 170 / 175 130 /134
Male 30 / Female 30 162 / 167 124 /127
Male 40 / Female 40 153 / 158 117 /121
Male 50 / Female 50 145 / 150 111 / 114
Male 60 / Female 60 136 / 141 104 /108
Male 70 / Female 70 128 / 133 98 / 101
Male 80 / Female 80 119 / 124 91 / 95
1. In Setup mode, hold MODE for 3 seconds until the display flashes.
2. Press MODE to advance through the settings from Age and Gender
into the Target Zones.
3. Edit these settings by using START/STOP (+) or RESET (-).
4. To save the new settings, hold MODE for 3 seconds.
The age, gender and target zones will appear in confirmation, and
anytime you enter Setup mode, if the zone alert is set to ON.
NOTE: To rapidly change the setting, hold START/STOP (+) or RESET (-).

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Heart Rate Zone Alert
While in Setup mode, press START/STOP or RESET to
toggle the Heart Rate Zone Alert function ON or OFF.
• When OFF, your upper and lower limits will be
“hidden” and your Heart Rate Zone Alert function
will be disabled.
• When ON, your upper and lower limits will appear
in the display and your Heart Rate Zone Alert
function will be enabled.
Activity
Activity mode is coupled with an exercise timer and will inform you of
your calories burned. Calories are calculated from the last heart rate
measured. So for more accurate readings, check your heart rate often
throughout your workout.
1. In Activity mode, press START/STOP to begin timing.
2. During your workout gently touch and leave your finger on the Heart
Rate Sensor top ring for 5-8 seconds until your heart rate appears.
3. Press START/STOP again to stop timing.
4. To reset the calorie and timer data, press RESET (the timer must be
stopped).
NOTE: To insure accurate data, enter your Age and Gender in Setup mode.

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Time and Date Setup
1. In Time of Day mode, hold MODE for 3 seconds until the display
flashes.
2. Press MODE to advance through settings:
Hours / Minutes / Seconds / Month / Day / Year / 12/24 hr format /
Month/Day format / Beep ON/OFF (beep with every button press)
3. Edit these settings by using START/STOP (+) or RESET (-).
4. To save the new settings, hold MODE for 3 seconds.
NOTE: To rapidly change the setting, hold START/STOP (+) or RESET (-).
Alarm and Hourly Chime
1. In Alarm mode, hold MODE for 3 seconds until the display flashes.
2. Press MODE to advance thru settings:
-Hours
-Minutes
3. Edit these settings by using START/STOP (+) or
RESET (-).
4. To save the new settings, hold MODE for 3 seconds.
Press START/STOP to toggle the Alarm alert ON (s ) or OFF.
Press RESET to toggle the Hourly Chime alert ON ( G ) or OFF.
NOTE: To rapidly change the setting, hold START/STOP (+) or RESET (-).