Timex Group USA TMXM597 Pedometer User Manual W226 M597 book

Timex Group USA, Inc. Pedometer W226 M597 book

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1TIMEX®DIGITAL FITNESS SYSTEMRegister your product at www.timex.comThe Timex® Digital Fitness System incorporates the very latest digital technolo-gy from Timex with methodologies used by fitness experts and personal train-ers. As the world leader in sports timing devices, Timex has created a fitnesssystem that combines the digital accuracy demanded by world-class athleteswith features anyone at any age can use to stay “fit for life.”Note: This manual may describe features or functions that are not available onall models. A digital heart rate sensor may be purchased separately.Resources on the InternetThe Timex web site (www.timex.com) is an excellent source of information tohelp you get more out of your Timex® Digital Fitness System:www.timex.com/hrm - Information on Timex Digital Heart Rate Monitors,including product feature listings and simulations.www.timex.com/fitness - Fitness and training tips using the Timex DigitalHeart Rate Monitors.Note: Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying an exerciseprogram.W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 1
©2006 Timex Corporation. TIMEX is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation.INDIGLO is a registered trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the US and other countries.W226-NA 597 095000page 1page 0?página 0?página 0EnglishFrançaisEspañolPortuguêsdigital fitness system guideDigital Fitness SystemW226_M597_PED_COV_NA.qxd 3/8/06 1:09 PM Page 1
3OVERVIEWDIGITAL FITNESS SYSTEM FEATURESWatch• Time with 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format• Day, month and date with Month/Date or Date/Month format• Optional hourly chime• 24-hour chronograph with Lap or Split time• 99-lap counter• Daily alarm with 5-minute backup• INDIGLO® night-lightPedometer System• Step counter (0 - 999,999) with step goal feature• Distance traveled (miles or kilometers)• Automatic activity timer• Calories burned• Speed (miles or kilometers per hour)• Step rate (steps per minute)Heart Rate Monitor(with Optional Digital Heart Rate Sensor)• Continuous heart rate• Average heart rate during activity2WATCH (RECEIVER)PEDOMETER(TRANSMITTER)DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSOR(OPTIONAL)W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 2
5SETTING TIME AND DATETo set time, date, and options:1) With time and date showing, press and hold SET.2) Hour flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change Hour (including AM/PM); holdbutton to scan values.3) Press MODE. Minutes flash. Press START·SPLIT to change Minutes.4) Press MODE. Seconds flash. Press START·SPLIT to set Seconds to zero.5) Press MODE. Month flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change Month.6) Press MODE. Day flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change Day.7) Press MODE. Year flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change Year.8) Press MODE to set options. Press START·SPLIT to change value and thenpress MODE to go to next option. Available options are:• Time: 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format.• Date: MM-DD (Month/Day) or DD.MM (Day/Month) date format.• Chime: When chime is on, Nappears and watch beeps on every hour.• Beep: The watch beeps for all button presses.9) Press SET at any step to save your settings and exit to Time.CHRONOGRAPHThis mode provides a chronograph (stopwatch) function. Press MODE repeatedlyuntil CHRONO appears.Watch will display lap or split times; their differences are explained in the following diagrammed example.WATCH FUNCTIONSBASIC OPERATION(Button functions during setting are shown in parentheses)Press MODE repeatedly to step through the modes: Time, Pedometer, Heart RateMonitor (appears when optional heart rate sensor is worn), Chronograph, Alarm,and Setup. Press MODE to exit the current mode and return to Time mode.4INDIGLO®BUTTONSETSTOP • RESET(DONE)MODE(NEXT STEP)RECEIVER ONSTART • SPLIT(INCREASE VALUE)W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 4
7ALARMWatch has a daily alarm. Press MODE repeatedly until ALARM appears.To set alarm:1) Press and hold SET.2) Hour flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change Hour (including AM/PM); hold button to scan values.3) Press MODE. Minutes flash. Press START·SPLIT to change Minutes.4) Press SET, at any step, when done to save settings.To turn alarm ON/OFF, press START·SPLIT.When Alarm is ON, alarm clock icon aappears in this mode and in Time mode.When the Alarm sounds, the INDIGLO® night-light flashes. Press any button tosilence the Alarm. If no button is pressed, the Alarm will sound for 20 secondsand sound again five minutes later.Alarm repeats daily unless turned OFF.INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHTPress INDIGLO® button to illuminate watch display for 3 seconds. Patented(U.S. pat. 4,527,096 and 4,775,964) electroluminescent technology used in theINDIGLO® night-light illuminates watch display at night and in low light condi-tions.When the Chrono is reset (00.00.00), press STP·RST to switch between lap andsplit times. LAP or SPL will be displayed.To start, press START·SPLIT. Chrono counts up by hundredths of a second up toone hour, then by seconds up to 24 hours. The stopwatch icon wflashes to indi-cate that the Chrono is running.To stop, press STP·RST. The stopwatch icon wstops flashing to indicate theChrono is stopped. To resume, press START·SPLIT, or to reset (clear) Chrono,press and hold STP·RST.While the Chrono is running, press START·SPLIT to take a lap or split. Lap num-ber and lap or split time is displayed while the Chrono continues to run. After 10seconds, the display of the running Chrono appears, or press MODE to displayimmediately.Chrono continues to run, even if you exit the Chrono mode. Stopwatch icon wappears in Time mode if the Chrono is running.6LAP 1 = 7.11 LAP 2 = 7.50SPLIT 2 = 15.01LAP 3 = 7.08SPLIT 3 = 22.09LAP 4 = 7.30SPLIT 4 = 29.39SPLIT 1 = 7.11W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 6
91) GOAL - the number of steps you want to take daily• Press START SPLIT to change value of each digit and press MODE to go to the next digits. Press MODE to go to:2) STRIDE - the length of each step or stride• Stride unit flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change unit (feet - FT or centimeters - CM).• Press MODE. Set each digit of stride length by pressing START·SPLIT to change digit and MODE to go to next digit. Press MODE to go to:3) WEIGHT - used to calculate calories burned• Weight unit flashes. Press START·SPLIT to change unit (pounds - LB or kilograms - KG).• Press MODE. Set each digit of weight by pressing START·SPLIT to change digit and MODE to go to next digit. Press Mode to go to:4) ACTIVITY - used to calculate calories burned• Press START·SPLIT to change activity (walk, jog, or run). Press MODE to go to:5) HRM - to determine the heart rate monitor display. This setting is applicableonly if you have digital heart rate monitor chest strap.• Press START·SPLIT to select whether to HIDE or SHOW HRM mode.• If you select HIDE, the HRM mode will only appear (between Pedometer and Chrono modes) if the watch is receiving signals from the digital heart rate sensor.• If you select SHOW, the HRM mode will always appear.6) Press SET, at any step, when done setting. Watch shows item last set.PEDOMETER SYSTEMMEASURING YOUR STRIDE LENGTHIn addition to step count, the Pedometer System provides estimations of dis-tance traveled, speed, and calories burned. These calculations require that youknow and set your stride length.To measure your stride length:1) Find an area where you can walk (or jog, or run) 10 steps (or strides) in a straight line.2) Mark the starting line and place your foot behind that line.3) Take 10 steps (or strides) and make a line in front of your foot at your last step.4) Measure distance between two lines (feet or cm). If measuring in feet,round distance to nearest foot.5) Divide distance by 10. This is your stride length.You can improve the calculation for stride length by using a longer pre-meas-ured distance on a playing field or running track, and counting the number ofstrides to complete that distance.Note that if you change your activity, you should measure that new stridelength and set the watch accordingly.SETUPTo use all of Pedometer System’s features, the watch must be set up. PressMODE repeatedly until SETUP (then GOAL) appears.To set up the Pedometer System for the first time, press and hold SET:8W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 8
11In SETUP, press START·SPLIT repeatedly to step through the Setup items. Youmay set a particular item by displaying that item and then pressing and holdingSET. Watch will allow setting of that item immediately, as described previously.The following table shows how the watch uses setup values.WEARING THE PEDOMETER (TRANSMITTER)Squeeze the top of the spring clip on the back of the pedometer (Figure A) toopen the clamp. Slide the pedometer completely onto your belt or waistband(Figure B) as close to your hip bone as possible, so that the switch faces awayfrom your body (Figure C). Pedometer should be on same side of body as watch.Be sure the pedometer remains firmly attached during your activity.10CalculationDistanceSpeedCalories BurnedStrideLengthActivityTypeWeightSetup Value Used ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Figure A Figure B Figure CRECEIVER ON WITHCOMMUNICATIONNOT ESTABLISHEDRECEIVER ON WITHCOMMUNICATIONESTABLISHEDTo activate the pedometer transmitter, slide ON/OFF switch to ON. When donetracking activity, slide pedometer switch to OFF.To conserve battery power, pedometer transmitter automatically goes to low-power mode after 120 minutes of inactivity, even when switch is ON. Thepedometer will start transmitting once motion is detected.USING PEDOMETER SYSTEMTo display data from the pedometer system, you must activate watch (receiver)in one of two ways:1) In Time mode, press RECEIVER ON., or2) Press MODE repeatedly until PEDOM appears.The stick figure icon in the watch display shows the status of the link betweenthe watch receiver and the transmitter. When receiver is activated, a standingstick figure appears. When data is being received, the stick figure is eitherflashing or walking. TMR appears in display to show that Activity Timer isrecording elapsed time. Even if your activity stops, the standing stick figure willflash to indicate that the transmitter and receiver are still electronically linked.W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 10
track total time of an activity (including pauses).2. CAL (calories burned) provides insight to exertion during activity. The morestrenuous the activity, the more calories that are burned.3. Set the number of steps for your GOAL. TO GO tracks the steps remaining toreach that goal. This is useful when you want to maintain a certain level ofactivity per day.4. SPEED and RATE (steps per minute) show pace of activity. This is useful asa tool to judge and increase exercise intensity and calorie consumption.HEART RATE MONITOR (OPTIONAL)USING HEART RATE MONITOR When combined with a digital heart rate sensor, your watch becomes part of anoverall fitness system. The heart rate sensor records your heart rate and trans-mits it to the watch. Just glance at watch during exercise to make sure you arein the desired heart rate zone to maintain or improve your fitness objectives (seeany fitness guide for target heart rate zones).To monitor your heart rate:1) Put heart rate sensor on your chest. For details on how the heart ratesensor should be worn, refer to the Fitness Sensor User Guide that accom-panies the heart rate sensor. The instructions in this section assume theheart rate sensor is being worn as recommended.2) Start the heart rate monitor function. In Time mode, press RECEIVER ONor press MODE repeatedly to go to PEDOM or HRM mode.A hollow heart symbol ( ) appears in the display as the watch waits forthe heart rate sensor signal. When the watch begins receiving data, heartsymbol becomes solid ( ) and begins flashing.13Note that when receiver is activated, watch will also listen for the digital heartrate sensor and heart icon ( ) will appear (See HEART RATE MONITOR).Once communication has been established, there are two ways to displaypedometer data on the watch.In Time mode, press START·SPLIT to briefly see the Step Count.To view pedometer data, press MODE repeatedly until PEDOM appears.In Pedometer mode, press START·SPLIT repeatedly to see the data: Step Count,Distance, Activity Timer, Calories Burned, Speed, Step Rate and Steps To Go (forGoal). Your pedometer system will continue to accumulate data for as long asyou need -- up to 999,999 steps. To reset ALL the data to zero, go toPedometer mode, and press and hold STP·RST.Note that the stride length must be changed for each activity. SelectingWALK, JOG or RUN only effects the Calories Burned calculation.NOTE ON STEP COUNTPedometer counts every step it detects, but watch display updates every fewseconds. Therefore, it is normal for the step count display on the watch toincrease more than 1 step at a time. For example, if you take three stepsbetween transmissions from pedometer to watch, step count on watch will jumpby three.For problems with pedometer system, see TROUBLESHOOTING.PEDOMETER DATA SUGGESTIONS1. TIMER automatically tracks activity time as you walk, jog, or run. No elapsedtime is accumulated while you are standing still. Use CHRONO mode to12W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 12
Heart Rate MonitorI'm having trouble getting a first reading, or the heart rate numbers appear to beincorrect during operation.• Liberally reapply moisture to the textured contact pads on the back of theheart rate sensor.• Tighten the chest strap until it fits snugly and makes good contact with theskin. Make sure the sensor is secure against your skin and is placed withTIMEX facing up.• Move away from other digital heart rate sensors and other sources of radiosignals and static electricity, such as exercise equipment and other electri-cal machinery.• Wait a couple of minutes and try again.Sometimes I see dashes on the display bracketing my heart rate, or the heartrate displayed remains unchanged for an extended period of time. What doesthis mean?This usually indicates that either the sensor pads need moisture, or thechest unit is not snug on your chest which causes poor electrical contactwith your skin. Moisten the sensor pads and adjust the transmitter, so thatboth pads are making good contact with your chest.Sometimes the heart stops flashing briefly.As long as the heart is flashing, the watch is receiving a clear signal fromthe monitor. As with any radio system, there may be occasional interferenceor brief jamming of the signal. If this occurs, the watch suspends the flash-ing of the heart. Usually the problem resolves itself and the flashingresumes. If the interruption continues, the watch alerts you with the errormessage described below.15To ensure a clear signal, stand at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from anyoneelse using a digital heart rate sensor.If the watch does not receive the transmission from sensor, the watch stopssearching for it. Repeat Step 2 to restart.3) Read your heart rate. When the watch receives data from sensor, yourheart rate (BPM) may be viewed in Time mode or HRM mode.• In Time mode, press START·SPLIT. Heart rate will be displayed if thepedometer is not active. If the pedometer is active, step count will bedisplayed first. In that case, press START·SPLIT again to view the heartrate.• Press MODE repeatedly until HRM appears. Current heart rate is thendisplayed. Press START·SPLIT to view average heart rate since watchstarted receiving heart rate data.Heart rate monitor automatically shuts off when no data from the heart ratesensor has been received for 60 seconds. You may turn off heart rate moni-tor manually by pressing and holding START·SPLIT for 3 seconds in HRMmode.For problems with heart rate monitor, see TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING Pedometer SystemThe stick figure is not walking, or I see the message NO POD DATA on mywatch, yet the pedometer transmitter is ON.• Make sure pedometer is worn on the same side of the body as the watch.• Replace the battery in the pedometer.14W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 14
Pedometer Transmitter Battery Life and ReplacementBattery life of the pedometer transmitter should exceed 17 months, based uponusing it an hour a day. Greater usage will shorten the battery life. Replace trans-mitter battery when any of the following occur:• The watch no longer receives pedometer information from the pedometertransmitter when properly worn and powered on.• Stationary stick figure and error messages (NO POD DATA) appear on thedisplay with increased frequency.To replace pedometer battery, follow steps below:1. Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw on back top right of pedometer transmitter.2. Remove old battery.3. Replace battery with CR2032 (or equivalent).4. Reinstall battery cover.5. Turn pedometer transmitter on and test.HRM Transmitter Battery Life and ReplacementPlease refer to the Fitness Sensor User Guide for more information on HRMtransmitter battery life and replacement.17The message “NO HRM DATA” appears on the display.This error message is displayed if the watch is not receiving regular heartrate updates from the sensor. However, as long as the sensor is on thechest, its pads are wet, and the battery in the transmitter is not weak, thewatch will usually recover without intervention on your part. If it does notrecover, try the following:• The sensor pads on the chest transmitter may have lost contact with yourchest for a few seconds. Be sure the transmitter is snug on your body.• The sensor pads may be dry. Liberally moisten them and readjust the chesttransmitter if necessary.• The battery in the chest transmitter may be weak and need replacing. (Seeinstructions in the Fitness Sensor User Guide for battery replacement.)WATCH MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTYMaintenanceThe heart rate monitor transmitter and its strap should be rinsed in fresh waterto avoid the build-up of materials that can interfere with the measurement ofyour heart rate. The watch does not need to be rinsed.Watch Battery ReplacementThe watch battery should last approximately 22 months using the pedometersystem and/or heart rate monitor up to 1 hour per day.To avoid the possibility of permanently damaging the watch, TIMEX STRONGLYRECOMMENDS TAKING YOUR WATCH TO A LOCAL RETAILER OR JEWELER TOHAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED.16W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 16
5) Case, attachments or battery. You may be charged for replacing any of theseparts.THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE ANDIN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANYIMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PUR-POSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES.Some countries and states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and donot allow exclusions or limitations on damages, so these limitations may notapply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may alsohave other rights which vary from country to country and state to state.To obtain warranty service, please return your watch to the manufacturer, one ofits affiliates or the retailer where the product was purchased, together with acompleted original Product Repair Coupon or, in the U.S. and Canada only, thecompleted original Product Repair Coupon or a written statement identifyingyour name, address, telephone number and date and place of purchase. Pleaseinclude the following with your watch to cover postage and handling (this is nota repair charge): a US$ 7.50 check or money order in the U.S.; a CAN$6.00cheque or money order in Canada; and a UK£ 2.50 cheque or money order inthe U.K. In other countries, you will be charged for postage and handling. NEVERINCLUDE ANY ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT.For the U.S., please call 1-800-328-2677 for additional warranty information.For Canada, call 1-800-263-0981. For Brazil, call +55 (11) 5572-9733. ForMexico, call 01-800-01-060-00. For Central America, the Caribbean, Bermudaand the Bahamas, call (501) 370-5775 (U.S.). For Asia, call 852-2815-0091. Forthe U.K., call 44 208 687 9620. For Portugal, call 351 212 946 017. For France,call 33 3 81 63 42 00. For Germany, call +43 662 88 92130. For the Middle19WATER RESISTANCEYour Watch withstands water pressure up to 86 psi (equals immersion to 164feet or 50 meters below sea level). This 50-meter resistance remains intact solong as you keep the lens, push buttons, and case intact.WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONSWHILE UNDER WATER.While your Watch will resist water, you should not use this Watch for diving, as itis not a diver’s Watch and you should rinse your Watch with fresh water afterexposure to salt water. The Watch will not display Sensor data when operatedunder water.TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY (U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY)Your watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex Corporation fora period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex and its worldwideaffiliates will honor this International Warranty.Please note that Timex may, at its option, repair your watch by installing new orthoroughly reconditioned and inspected components or replace it with an identi-cal or similar model.IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTSOR DAMAGES TO YOUR PRODUCT:1) after the warranty period expires;2) if the product was not originally purchased from an authorized retailer;3) from repair services not performed by the manufacturer;4) from accidents, tampering or abuse; and18W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 18
Should you need a replacement strap or pedometer, call 1-800-328-2677FCC Notice (U.S.) / IC Notice (Canada):This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate theequipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.21East and Africa, call 971-4-310850. For other areas, please contact your localTimex retailer or Timex distributor for warranty information.TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY - WATCH REPAIR COUPONService: If your watch should ever need servicing, send it to Timex as set forthin the Timex International Warranty or addressed to:Hot Line Watch Service P.O. Box 2740 Little Rock, AR 72203.Street address: Hot Line Watch Service 1302 Pike Ave. North Little Rock, AR72114For your convenience in obtaining factory service, participating Timex retailerscan provide you with a pre-addressed Watch Repair Mailer. See the TimexInternational Warranty for specific instructions on the care and service of yourwatch. For service questions, call 1-800-328-2677.20TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY — REPAIR COUPONOriginal Purchase Date:(Attach copy of sales receipt, if available)Purchased by:(Name, address and telephone number)Place of Purchase:(Name and address)Reason for Return:W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 20
23This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareilnumérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du CanadaDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturers Name: Timex CorporationManufacturers Address: 555 Christian RoadMiddlebury, CT 06762United States of Americadeclares that the product:Product Name: Timex Pedometer Digital Fitness SystemModel Number: M597conforms to the following Product Specifications:R&TTE: 1999/05/ECStandards: ETSI EN 300 330-1 - V1.3.1 (EMC) & (ERM)ETSI EN 300 330-2 - V1.1.1 (EMC) & (ERM)LVD: 73/23/EECStandards: CENELEC EN 60950-1EMC: 89/336/EECStandards: CENELEC EN 55022:1998CENELEC EN 55024-1998EN 61000-4-2 - ESDEN 61000-4-3 - RF Radiated ImmunityEN 61000-4-8 - MagneticsSupplemental Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Radio &Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/05/EC, the Low Voltage Directive73/23/EEC,and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries themarking accordingly.Agent: —————————————————Brian J. HudsonDirector, Test Engineering and Module DevelopmentDate: 01 March, 2006, Middlebury, Connecticut, U.S.A.22W226_M597_book.qxd 3/10/06 12:09 PM Page 22

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