HEALTH TOUCH™ HEART RATE MONITOR WATCH USER GUIDE GRAPHIC SPECS W265 NA 298-095000 Program Name: W265 Health Touch Instruction book Regions: (pick one) U.S. North America International Global File Name: W265_NA_HealthTouch Instructions Designer(s):MSaleeby Trim Size: 3.75” wide x 2.
Table of Contents Watch Display and Button Overview . ................................................. 4 Display Icons and Descriptions............................................................. 5 Operation Overview ................................................................................. 6 Mode Order ................................................................................................ 7 Measuring Your Heart Rate ...................................................................
Time and Date Setup................................................................................ 16 Alarm and Hourly Chime....................................................................... 17 Stopwatch................................................................................................. 18 Countdown Timer Setup......................................................................... 18 Countdown Timer Operation ...............................................................
Display Icons and Descriptions 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.
Operation Overview Mode Order 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Time of Day STW (Stopwatch) TIMEr (Countdown Timer) ACTI (Activity) ALM (Alarm) SETUP (Setup) 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Heart Rate Zone Alert While in Setup mode, press START/STOP or RESET to toggle the Heart Rate Zone Alert function ON or OFF. • W hen 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. 14 Activity Activity mode is coupled with an exercise timer and will inform you of your calories burned.
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.
Stopwatch Countdown Timer Operation Countdown Timer Setup Second Time Zone Setup 1. In Stopwatch mode, press START/STOP to begin timing. 2. Press START/STOP again to stop timing. 3. To reset the Stopwatch, press RESET (the chronograph must be stopped). 1. In Countdown Timer mode, hold MODE for 3 seconds until the display flashes. 2. Press MODE to advance through settings: Hours / Minutes / Seconds 3. Edit these settings by using START/STOP (+) or RESET (-). 4.
NOTE: To rapidly change the setting, hold START/STOP (+) or RESET (-). Care and Maintenance To ensure proper function of your Heart Rate Watch: • The watch buttons are not intended for use in or under water as this will compromise the watch’s water resistance. • Avoid rough usage or severe impacts to the watch. • Keep the top ring sensor and the case back plate free from dirt, oils, or other contaminants.
4. M ake sure the case back metal plate of the watch is laying flat on your skin. 5. Make sure your wrist and finger are clean and free from dirt, oils, or lotions. 6. Stay still, and relax your arms on a stable surface while taking your heart rate. 7. Clean the top ring sensor and the case back metal plate with a mild soap and water, or similar cleaning solution. 8. Moisten, with water, the pad of the finger you are using to contact the top ring sensor on the face of the watch. 9.
• 12/24 hour format • Calendar: month, date, day display with auto leap year adjustment • Key beep ON/OFF Alarm • One (1) alarm time • Hourly chime • Alarm duration: 30 seconds Stopwatch • Resolution: 1/100 second • Measuring range: 100 hours Countdown Timer • Resolution: 1 second 24 • Measuring Range: 100 hours Other • Indiglo® button • Water resistant up to 50 meters / 164 ft (86 p.s.i.a.
We recommend battery replacement be done by a watch repair service center to ensure the water seals are not compromised during the rocess. p The watch uses one (1) standard lithium replacement battery: CR2032 Power Off Mode To conserve battery life during long periods of inactivity, hold the MODE, START/STOP and RESET buttons for 3 seconds. The watch will turn off and enter Power Off Mode. To activate the watch again, simply hold any button for 3 seconds until the screen turns on.
3. from repair services not performed by Timex; 4. from accidents, tampering or abuse; and 5. lens or crystal, strap or band, sensor 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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