Timex Group USA TMXM850 Speed and Distance Monitor User Manual 1000360 W40 GPS English

Timex Group USA, Inc. Speed and Distance Monitor 1000360 W40 GPS English

Users Manual

1Ironman* Triathlon®Speed +Distance SystemInstructions for UseNow You Know — How Far? How Fast?With the Timex®Speed and Distance System, you have useful, accurate and fun performance information at your fingertips. Now you can answerthe all-important questions, “How far? How fast?”• Speed — Measure your real-time Speed, Average Speedand Maximum Speed• Distance — Measure your Workout Distance. Have yourvery own Odometer• Pace — Measure your real-time Pace, Average Pace andBest PaceWARNING: It is your responsibility to use the Ironman* Triathlon®Speed+Distance System in a safe manner and to maintain full awareness of allconditions and surroundings at all times. Consulting the Ironman*Trialthon®Speed+Distance System while moving is unsafe and could resultin collision or other accident causing damage and personal injury toyourself or others. The Ironman* Triathlon®Speed+Distance Systemcontains memory functions that should be used to record your speed anddistance data for later review.CAUTION: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCTPRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE FOR ANYPURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF SPEED ORDISTANCE. THE GPS IS OPERATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THEUNITED STATES, WHICH IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACCURACYAND MAINTENANCE. THE SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES WHICHCOULD AFFECT THE ACCURACY AND PERFORMANCE OF ALL GPSEQUIPMENT.
3How It Works2The Speed and Distance Monitoruses information from 24 GPSsatellites to accurately andcontinuously calculate your speedand distance. That information isthen transmitted to the Ironman*Triathlon®Speed & Distance Watch.The Ironman* Triathlon®Speed and Distance Watch receives anddisplays your speed and distance right on your watch.Speed and DistanceTransceiverIronman* Triathlon®Speed and DistanceWatch
5Speed and Distance System FeaturesWhen you add the Speed and Distance Transceiver, you have so much more:• Speed — View your current Speed, Average Speed andMaximum Speed• Distance — Measure your Workout Distance• Pace —Monitor your real-time Pace, Average Pace andBest Pace• Odometer — Have your very own Odometer• Automatic Time Correction —GPS adjusts Time of Dayfor accuracyUseful Applications of the Speed and Distance System• Time of Day and Monitor modes: See speed anddistance data that tracks your total travel• Chrono: View Speed and Distance for an event you time• Timer: View Speed and Distance data that accumulatesfor the duration of the TimerSports Watch FeaturesAll by itself, this is a great sports watch with:•Time and date•Month, day and date display•Hourly chime•12- or 24-hour format•Two time zonesChronograph•50- or 100-lap memory•View lap and split times•Memory recallCountdown Timer•Countdown timer with stop, repeat or start chronograph at endAlarm•Separate daily, weekday and weekend alarms•5-minute backup alarm4
7The ButtonsA True Multi-Sport SystemThe Ironman* Triathlon®Speed and Distance System can be used toenhance your enjoyment of a wide variety of outdoor sports including:• Running • Paddling• Walking • Boating• Hiking • Biking• In-line skating • Soccer• Ice skating • Horseback riding• Skiing • …and more!• Sailing6INDIGLO® night-lightModeStart/StopScroll UpSplit/Reset/Set Speed and DistanceDisplay Status IndicatorTransceiverON/OFF
9Operating the Speed and Distance TransceiverInserting the BatteriesThe Speed and Distance Monitor operates on three AAA batteries (included). To insert the batteries, open the caseback by lifting and turning the latch ring aquarter (1/4) turn counterclockwise. Lift the caseback off. Follow the markingsinside the battery compartment to ensure the new batteries are properly aligned.Wearing the Speed and Distance Transceiver• For best results, the Transceiver needs a clearview of the sky.• The Transceiver can be worn on the upper armor clipped to your waist. The upper arm willprovide the best results.• The Watch should be worn so it is always within1 meter (about 3 feet) of the Transceiver.• Clothing can be worn over the Transceiver as long as the clothing is dry and without metal.8To wear the Transceiver on your upper arm:Loosen adjustable armband and wrap the unit around your upper arm. Pullarmband so that it fits snugly around your arm and fasten using hook andloop closure. NOTE: if the armband is not attached to the unit, rethread withthe caseback removed from the unit as shown below, making sure thesmooth side faces out (hook and loop closure faces caseback).1.3.4.2.
11Using the Speed and Distance SystemThe GPS system acquires information from satellites in orbit around theearth to determine your speed and distance traveled. For the unit to workproperly, you must be outdoors in an area with a clear view of the sky.While outdoors in an open area, press and hold the TRANSCEIVER ON/OFFbutton to turn on the receiver. The Status Indicator light on the Transceiverwill flash red. When it has successfully acquired signals from the satellites,the Status Indicator light will flash green. If the watch displays SEARCHINGfor too long, try moving to a more open outdoor area, move away frommetal objects, or try new batteries.Search Time: On first use, the Transceiver will take up to 5 minutes toestablish a link with the satellites. After that, the unit needs only 15-45seconds. If you move hundreds of miles from the location where you lastused the Transceiver, the search will last longer. Turning on the Transceiverbefore going outdoors will cause acquisition to take longer.To turn off the Transceiver, press and hold the TRANSCEIVER ON/OFFbutton for one second.To wear the Transceiver clipped to your belt:Open caseback by lifting and turning latch ring a quarter (1/4) turn counter-clockwise. Lift the caseback off. Remove armband from back of Transceiver.Attach beltclip to caseback by fitting tabs in bottom part of two-part clip unit into vertical slots on either side of caseback as shown below (A). Be sure thatboth parts of clip unit are properly fitted together as shown below (B), beforeattaching unit to caseback. Replace caseback.NOTE: You may attach the clip so that it is oriented vertically or horizontally byrotating the clip portion of the two-part clip unit appropriately as shown below.10B.A.
13System MessagesThe Timex®Speed and Distance System is a sophisticated system. Duringoperation messages on the watch will help you maximize the system’sperformance.SEARCHING – The GPS Transceiver has just been turned on and is search-ing the sky trying to acquire signals from enough satellites to functionaccurately. If the watch displays SEARCHING for too long, try moving to amore open outdoor area, move away from metal objects, or try new batteries.WEAK GPS SIGNAL – The GPS Transceiver is losing its signals from thesatellites. Move to an area that is more open and free of metal objects.If the signal is weak or totally lost for short periods of time, the system hastechnique to maintain reliable speed and distance information. To conserve battery power, the Transceiver will shut off if it does not detectany movement or cannot acquire satellites after 15 minutes.RADIO LINK BROKEN – The watch is no longer receiving any speed anddistance data from the Transceiver over the radio link. Check to make surethat the Transceiver is powered up and that the watch is not more than 1meter (about 3 feet) away from it. RADIO LINK NOISY – The watch is having difficulty receiving speed anddistance data. Make sure the watch is within 1 meter of the Transceiver.Move away from sources of electrical interference like power lines, motors,exercise equipment, etc. Change the orientation of the Transceiver fromvertical to horizontal or vise versa. FATAL GPS ERROR – The GPS Transceiver is damaged. Contact Timexcustomer service.Displaying DataPress the SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button while standing 6 feet fromother users of this system to begin displaying data. The watch will displayspeed data on the top line as well as a wave symbol in the upper left part ofthe watch display. If the Transceiver is still searching for satellites, thewatch shows SEARCHING. Once the search is complete you can use theSpeed and Distance features of the watch.In Time, Chronograph, Timer, and Monitor modes, press SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button repetitively to view information in this order:SPEED (current), AVERAGE SPEED, MAXIMUM SPEED, PACE, AVERAGEPACE, BEST PACE, DISTANCE.Information in each mode is accumulated independently.You can manually turn off Speed and Distance data by holding down theSPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button for 2 seconds.12
15To Set or Adjust Time Zone 1:A. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET. Hold to Set appears.B. Continue holding until Set Time appears. Hours will begin flashing.Press START/STOP to advance the flashing digits.C. Press MODE to set (in order): MINUTES; DAY OF THE WEEK; MONTH;DATE; 12- OR 24-HOUR FORMAT; HOURLY BEEP ON/OFF; BUTTONBEEP WHEN PRESSED ON/OFF. The selected item will flash. PressSTART/STOP to change. In 12-hour format, go through 24 hours tochange from AM to PM.D. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET to save changes and exit Set Time. To Change Time Zone Display:A. Press START/STOP to view Time Zone 2 display. Release the button ifyou only want to peek at Time Zone 2.B. Press and hold START/STOP for 6 seconds and Time Zone 2 becomesprimary display.C. Follow steps A through D above to set Time Zone 2.NOTE: Seconds cannot be manually changed.To View Time of Day and Speed and Distance:With the Transceiver functioning and while six feet from other people, pressSPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button to begin displaying data. Press itrepeatedly to select the data to view.Operating the Speed & Distance WatchPush MODE to scroll through the following modes in this order:Time of Day • Chronograph • Chronograph Recall • Countdown Timer • Speed and Distance Monitor • Odometer • Alarm • OptionsAutomatic Time Correction and Setting: If the watch is receiving GPS data from the transmitter, the systemautomatically corrects the time and sets the date based on the highlyaccurate time used by the GPS satellites. • If you have never set the time on the watch, the system will set the watchto UTC (Greenwich Mean Time). • If you have set the time before first using the Transceiver, it will changeyour time to UTC time. You may then need to adjust for your time zone.• If you have adjusted the time since using the Transceiver, the system willmaintain your adjustment and only correct itself for time it has driftedsince you last used the Transceiver. (For example, if you set your watchfive minutes fast, the system will adjust the time so it is exactly fiveminutes fast.)14
17Split or Lap TimingNote. The Display can show eitherLap or Split time. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET with chrono reset tochoose lap or split display.A. Press START/STOP to begintiming. During the timing of a lap,the upper part of the display canshow speed and distance data ifthe Transceiver is operating.B. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET to store LAP and SPLIT. The main displayfreezes while the watch continues timing the next segment. After 10seconds the Lap or Split time is again shown in the main display. If thewatch is set to show speed or pace, then the average value for thecurrent lap is displayed during the hold period and AV appears in thedisplay.C. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET again to store another lap. With the 50-Lapmodel, if you take more than 50 laps the watch will display the lap countup to 99 laps and store information from the last 50 laps to the watch’smemory.D. At any time, press SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY to cycle though time anddistance information that is displayed in upper line during timing.E. Press START/STOP to end timing. The display will show either final laptime or final event time.Chrono Mode (Chronograph or Stopwatch)The Chronograph (Chrono) will time events up to 100 hours. It willstore to memory the lap number, lap time, split time, average speed,average pace and distance for eachlap taken. A lap time is the time for a segmentof an event. A split time is the totaltime from the beginning of an event.Data displayed in CHRONO mode for Average Speed, Maximum Speed,Average Pace, Best Pace and Distance are based only on informationreceived since the chrono was started.You can go to other modes while the Chronograph is running. In the Timedisplay, a stopwatch symbol will appear on the display to indicate theChrono is running. A. Press START/STOP to begin timing.B. Press START/STOP to stop timing.C. Press START/STOP to resume timing ORD. With Chrono stopped, press and hold SPLIT/RESET/SET to reset displayto zero.16
19Timer Mode (Countdown Timer)The Timer will count down from a set length of time up to 100 hours. At the end of the countdown, the Timer will optionally a) Stop at End, b) Repeat at End or c) Stop and Start the Chronograph (Chrono must bereset). It will also display selected speed or distance information for thetimed interval.Setting the Timer:A. In Timer mode, press SPLIT/RESET/SET button. The TENS OF HOURSvalue will flash. Press START/STOP to increase setting.B. Press MODE. HOURS display will flash. Press START/STOP to increasesetting.C. Repeat for minutes and seconds.Recall ModeChrono Recall allows you to review stored lap information while the Chronois running or stopped.A. In Recall mode, press SPLIT/RESET/SET repeatedly to display, in order,Average Speed, Average Pace, Distance and Lap and Split times for thefirst lap. Lap time appears in upper line of display. The lap numberdisplay has an R in front of it to indicate recall. Continue to pressSPLIT/RESET/SET to display information for successive laps until thefinal lap. Press START/STOP to go back to previous display.B. If no speed and data information was recorded for a lap, then only thelap time (in upper line of display) and split time are displayed.C. Press MODE button at any time to return to Time mode.D. To rapidly scroll through multiple laps, press and hold SPLIT/RESET/SETor START/STOP.18OR
21Monitor ModeIn this mode you can view both speed and distance information as youtravel while the GPS receiver is receiving data. Entering this modeautomatically activates the receiver.A. While in Monitor Mode, press SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button toselect SPEED, AVERAGE SPEED, MAXIMUM SPEED, PACE, AVERAGEPACE, BEST PACE, and GPS BATTERY LEVEL. Current speed, pace andGPS battery level are available only if receiver is active.The last choice displayed will be selected and the information will appear inupper line of Monitor. Main display will show distance traveled.B. Press START/STOP to pause data accumulation.C. To clear accumulated data, press and hold SPLIT/RESET/SET.D. Press MODE to view options for end of countdown (stop, repeat, startChrono). Press START/STOP to select action.E. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET to save changes and exit SET mode.F. Press SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button to cycle through type of speedand distance information to be displayed in upper row of Timer.Timer Operation:A. Press START/STOP to start Timer. Original time or speed and distancewill be shown in upper display, while remaining time will be shown inmain display.B. Press START/STOP to stop Timer. Press again to resume orSPLIT/RESET/SET to reset to original setting.At the conclusion of the timed period, the watch will play alert melody,INDIGLO®will flash, and timer display will appear in any other watch modefor 10 seconds. The speed or distance information is displayed if watch isreceiving data. Display will then return to original mode and Timer is reset.Pressing any button during the 10 seconds silences the alert and resetstimer.When the Timer is running, an hourglass icon will appear on the display inTime of Day Mode.20
23Alarm ModeYou can set the alarm for every day, for only weekdays, or for only weekends. The alarm willoperate for whichever Time Zone is selected as the primary timedisplay. At the set time, the alarmtone will sound for 20 seconds,INDIGLO®display will flash, and the alarm display will pop up for 20 seconds. If no action is taken, a backup alarm will sound 5 minuteslater. When the alarm sounds, pressing any button will silence the alarm.A. In Alarm mode, press SPLIT/RESET/SET. The HOURS value will flash. B. Press START/STOP to change the flashing display.C. Press MODE to change TENS OF MINUTES, then again to set MINUTES,and again to set Alarm type (Daily, Weekday or Weekend).D. Press SPLIT/RESET/SET to save and exit Set Alarm mode.Alarm ON or OFF Setting:In Alarm mode, press START/STOP to turn alarm ON or OFF. When Alarmis ON, an alarm clock icon appears on the watch display in Time of DayMode.Odometer ModeThe watch keeps track of total distance received by the watch when theTransceiver is functioning for up to 10,000 miles or kilometers.In Odometer mode, press and hold SPLIT/RESET/SET to clear accumulateddata back to zero.22
Options ModeThe watch has a variety of optionsdesigned to make the Speed andDistance System more useful.In Options Mode, pressSPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY to review the option settings.To adjust non-numeric options (likeOn/Off, Units, Speed or Pace, etc.),you can simply press START/STOP to choose the correct setting.To change numeric settings:1. Press and hold SPLIT/RESET/SET to start the set sequence. The value(or some part of it) will begin to flash.2. Press START/STOP to set the flashing value, and use MODE to select thenext digit. Note that some options only have one setting or digit, soMODE does nothing.3. When you are done setting, press SPLIT/RESET/SET to save the changesand exit setting. SMOOTHING – This feature makes pace and speed values easier to readwhile using the watch by “smoothing” out any small variations in speed.You might want to enable this feature if you are viewing pace information and the displayed numbers appear too “jumpy.” Smoothing has no effecton the accuracy of the data displayed, nor any effect on the distanceaccumulated.24 25UNITS – Choose to have the watch display distance and pace based inMiles or Kilometers (KM). ZONE ALERTS (Speed or Pace) – This feature is only available on the 100-Lap model.ZONE ALERTS will sound if you are outside a zone defined by a minimumand maximum value for speed or pace (one or the other, not bothsimultaneously). You may also turn this feature off.DISTANCE ALERTS – This Feature is only available on the 100-Lap model.DISTANCE ALERTS allow you to have the watch alert you when you havetraveled a set distance value. Note that this alert will sound only if theChronograph is running and the watch is receiving speed and distanceinformation form the Transceiver. The alert repeats until it is turned off.INDIGLO®night-lightPress INDIGLO button to activate light. Patented (U.S. Patent Numbers4,527,096 and 4,775,964) electroluminescent technology used in theINDIGLO night-light illuminates entire watch face at night and in low lightconditions. Press and hold INDIGLO button for 3 seconds, until watchbeeps, to activate NIGHT-MODE®. (U.S. Patent Number 4,912,688). Onceactivated, any button pushed will cause the INDIGLO night-light to stay onfor 3 seconds. NIGHT-MODE will stay activated for 3 hours or until youdeactivate it by pressing and holding INDIGLO button again for 3 seconds.
27Watch Battery ReplacementTo avoid the possibility of permanently damaging the watch, TIMEXSTRONGLY RECOMMENDS TAKING YOUR WATCH TO A LOCAL RETAILEROR JEWELER TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED.GPS Transceiver Battery Life and ReplacementThe batteries in the Transceiver will last approximately 12 hours.With the Transceiver ON and the watch receiving data you can check theTransceiver battery level on the watch. Change the watch to Monitor Mode.Then push SPEED/DISTANCE DISPLAY button until you see BAT LEVEL onthe top line of the display. After a moment the outline of a battery will appearon the display with the dark area indicating the amount of battery life left.When the Transceiver has about 30 minutes of battery life left, the statuslight will blink faster.The Transceiver batteries should be replaced when any of the followingthings occur:•The watch no longer receives speed and distance information from theTransceiver when it is properly worn on the arm.•The Transceiver cannot acquire satellites.To change the batteries, open the caseback by turning the latch ring a quarter(1/4) turn counterclockwise. Life the caseback off. Remove the old batteries.Insert new batteries according to the markings inside the battery department.Always remove dead batteries from the unit.Water-ResistanceYour 50 Meter Water-Resistant watch withstands water pressure up to 86 p.s.i. (equals immersion to 164 feet or 50 meters below sea level).Your Speed and Distance Transceiver is splash-resistant. Should unit besubmerged, remove caseback and batteries to let compartment dry.WARNING: THIS UNIT WILL NOT DISPLAY SPEED AND DISTANCE WHENOPERATED UNDER WATER.WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANYBUTTONS UNDER WATER.1.Watch is water-resistant only as long as lens, pushbuttons and caseremain intact.2.Even though the watch may be water-resistant to a significant depth (100or 200 meters), it is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.3.Timex recommends rinsing your watch with fresh water after exposure tosalt water.MaintenanceThe GPS Transceiver and its strap should be rinsed in fresh water to avoidthe buildup of materials that can interfere with the measurement of yourspeed and distance.26
29To obtain warranty service, please return your watch and Transceiver toTimex, one of its affiliates or the Timex retailer where the product waspurchased, together with a completed original Product Repair Coupon or, inthe U.S. and Canada only, the completed original Product Repair Coupon ora written statement identifying your name, address, telephone number anddate and place of purchase. Please include the following with your watchand Transceiver 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 moneyorder in Canada; and a UK£ 2.50 cheque or money order in the U.K. In othercountries, Timex will charge you for postage and handling. NEVER INCLUDEA SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUEIN YOUR SHIPMENT.For the U.S., please call 1-800-448-4639 for additional warranty information.For Canada, call 1-800-263-0981. For Brazil, call 0800-168787. For Mexico,call 91-800-01-060. For Central America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and theBahamas, call (501) 370-5775 (U.S.). For Asia, call 852-2815-0091. For theU.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 49 7 231 494140. For the MiddleEast and Africa, call 971-4-310850. For other areas, please contact your localTimex retailer or Timex distributor for warranty information.TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY(U.S. – LIMITED WARRANTY)Your TIMEX®product is warranted against manufacturing defects by TimexCorporation 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 product by installing newor thoroughly reconditioned and inspected components or replace it with an identical or similar model. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THAT THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGES TO YOUR PRODUCT:1) after the warranty period expires;2) if the product was not originally purchased from an authorized Timex retailer;3) from repair services not performed by Timex;4) from accidents, tampering or abuse; and5) lens or crystal, strap or band, watch or Transceiver case, attachments orbattery. Timex may charge you for replacing any of these parts.THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN AREEXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANYSPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some countriesand states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and do not allowexclusions or limitations on damages, so these limitations may not apply toyou. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also haveother rights which vary from country to country and state to state.28
31FCC Notice (U.S.)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC ID EP9TMXM850ServiceIf your TIMEX®watch should ever need servicing, send it to Timex as setforth in the Timex International Warranty or addressed to HOTLINE WATCHSERVICE, P.O. Box 2740, Little Rock, AR 72203.For service questions, call 1-800-448-4639For your convenience in obtaining factory service, participating Timexretailers can provide you with a pre-addressed Watch Repair Mailer.See the Timex International Warranty for specific instructions on the careand service of your Timex®watch.Should you need a replacement strap or band, call 1-800-448-4639.THIS IS YOUR WATCH REPAIR COUPON. PLEASE KEEP IT IN A SECURE PLACE.30TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY — WATCH 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:
TIMEX, NIGHT-MODE and TRIATHLON, and the TRIATHLON watchdesign are registered trademarks of Timex Corporation in the U.S. andother countries.INDIGLO is a registered trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the U.S. andother countries.IRONMAN is a registered trademark of World Triathlon Corporation.GARMIN is a registered trademark of Garmin Corporation.32© 2002 Timex Corporation

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