Timex Global Trainer W260 User Manual

Timex Global Trainer W260 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Update to Version 2.8X...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions and Warnings..1 Introduction..1 Global.Trainer .Software.Version..1 ™ Feature.Overview...1 Operational.Buttons.and.Icons...2 Charge.Your.Global.Trainer ™ .Watch..3 Turn.the.Global.Trainer .Watch.On.and.Off...3 ™ Initial System Setup...4 Time.of.Day...4 Language.and.Personal.Information...4 Performance Mode...5 Customizing.Workout.Screens...5 Configure.Calorie.Expenditure.Settings...5 Choose.the.Number.of.Fields.and.Select.Performance.Data...6 Start.a.Workout..7 Take.a.Lap.or.Split.
  • Page 3 Routes Create.a.Route...17 View.the.Route.List..17 Follow.a.Route...17 Delete.a.Selected.Route...17 Delete.All.Routes...17 Compass Navigate.Using.the.Compass...18 Navigate.Using.the.Map...18 Change.Map.Resolution...18 Review Mode..19 View.a.Workout.Summary...19 View.Lap.Summary.Data..19 View.a.Workout.on.the.Map...20 Track.Back.Along.a.Workout.Route..21 Delete.a.Selected.Workout..21 Delete.All.Workouts...21 Configure Mode...21 Hands Free Configure.Hands.Free.Settings...21 Auto.Start.and.Auto.Resume...22 Auto.Stop..22 Auto.Split...22 Auto.Timer...22 Alerts Configure.Alerts.Type...23 Configure.Alerts.Settings...23 Distance.Alert...23...
  • Page 4 Configure.GPS.Settings...31 Version...31 Upgrade.the.Firmware..31 Reset.the.Global.Trainer .Watch...32 ™ Satellite.View...32 Units Configure.Units.Settings..33 Modes Configure.Mode.Settings...33 PC Sync Mode ...33 Create.a.Timex.Trainer.Account...34 Install.the.Timex.Device.Agent...34 Download.Settings.from.a.Computer.to.the.Watch...34 Upload.Workout.Data.from.the.Watch.to.a.Computer...34 ANT+ Sensors ..34 ™ Heart.Rate.Sensor.Usage.and.Data.Recording.During.a.Workout...34 Bike.Sensor.Usage.and.Data.Recording.During.a.Workout..35 Care and Maintenance...35 Watch...35 Heart.Rate.Sensor..35 Warranty &...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions And Warnings

    G. C ontact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/ dispose of the unit/battery. 2. U se only the Phihong PSB05R-050Q power adapter supplied with this product. 3. T his is not a medical device and is not recommended for use by persons with serious heart conditions. You should always consult your physician before beginning or modifying an exercise program. 4. C onsulting the speed+distance system while moving is unsafe and distracting, and could result in accident or collision. Use the memory functions to later review your performance data. See the instructions for details. 5. I nterference with the radio signal, poor contact between your skin and the chest strap, and other factors may prevent accurate transmission of heart rate data. Introduction While all of the settings described in the User Guide can be made on the Global Trainer easier to use your computer to customize your watch through the Timex See www.timexironman.com/deviceagent for the Timex Device Agent made for your computer’s operating system. Global Trainer Software Version ™ Because the Global Trainer watch can be customized to show languages in addition to English for its ™ displays and messages, the screens shown in these instructions will be available on your watch in your s elected language. The exceptions are: the default View Screen names (SWIM, BIKE, RUN, CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2), the default TIMER names, the default COURSE names, and the default BIKE settings. The Timex...
  • Page 6: Operational.buttons.and.icons

    • PERFORMANCE PACER – Test yourself against your saved workouts to track your progress and i m provement over time. • GPS – Pinpoint your location and store your favorite workout routes, and save locations as waypoints for later use in workouts. • TRACK BACK – Calculate a route from your current position to any stored waypoint. • Computer Integration – Send settings from your computer to your Global Trainer customization, and transfer your workouts to your computer to track your progress. • ANT+ Wireless Sensors – Monitor your Heart Rate to maintain the level of activity that matches your ™ personalized workout needs. Use Bike Speed, Cadence, and Power Meter data to integrate cycling into your workouts. INDIGLO (BUTTON) ® BACK/PWR MODE Operational Buttons and Icons INDIGLO (BUTTON) ®...
  • Page 7: Charge.your.global.trainer ™ .Watch

    Status Bar The status bar appears at the bottom of all screens. It shows the battery charge remaining, the current time, and status icons to give an at-a-glance view of the Global Trainer Battery icon Shows the approximate charge of the battery. More dark segments indicates a higher charge. The icon shows the charge remaining while charging, plus the remaining section to charge blinks. Chrono icon Appears when the chronograph is running. Alarm icon Appears when the alarm is set. Timer icon Appears when the chrono is running and a timer has been enabled. 2:00 PM Time of Day text Current time Heart icon Solid: Heart rate monitor is communicating properly. B linking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15 seconds. RPM icon Solid: Bike speed or cadence sensor is communicating properly. Blinking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15 seconds. Power icon Solid: Power meter is communicating properly. Blinking: Device is pairing or has received no useful data for 15 seconds. Satellite icon Solid: GPS has a satellite fix. Blinking: GPS is seeking a satellite fix. None: GPS cannot locate a satellite. Charge Your Global Trainer Watch ™...
  • Page 8: Initial System Setup

    1. From powered down mode, press and hold 8 for 2 seconds to turn on the watch. 2. W hen appears, press the  or q. A corresponding bar graph shows the contrast level. 3. Press  to increase the contrast or q to decrease the contrast. 4. When satisfied with your selection, press 8 to exit contrast setting. Initial System Setup Time of Day The time, date, and day of week are set by the GPS based on selections you make. 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays and press q to highlight WATCH. 2. P ress q and 8 and press q to select and change Time Format, Time Zone, Date Format and other watch functions. Language and Personal Information To accurately measure the performance of your workouts and to assist in calculating your heart rate zones, enter your Gender, Weight and Date of birth. 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE appears. 2. Press q until USER INFO is highlighted, and press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to select Personal and press 8 . 4. P ress  or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 5. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection.
  • Page 9: Performance Mode

    Performance Mode Performance Mode tracks data for up to 20 workouts and up to 1000 laps. Keep track of multiple variables during your workout, including speed, distance, elapsed time, pace, and calories burned. See data during your workout in five customizable view screens, each with up to four fields for displaying data. Performance Mode Terminology • View screen: View screens display performance data in a customized layout. • Chronograph: The chronograph records timed segments for the duration of your workout. • Lap: Lap time records the time or duration of individual segments of your workout. • Split: Split time records the total elapsed time since the beginning of your current workout. • T aking a lap or split: When you take a lap or split, the chronograph records the time for the current segment and automatically begins timing a new one. • Interval: A period of the workout customized for length of time and an optional heart rate intensity. • R epetitions (Reps): A series of intervals which is repeated during a workout. Example of Laps and Splits Lap time is the length of an individual segment of activity. Split time is the time elapsed from the beginning of the workout through the current segment.
  • Page 10: Choose.the.number.of.fields.and.select.performance.data

    4. Press  or q to highlight the field to customize, then press 8 . 5. P ress  or q to highlight the performance data to select the choice or edit the setting in the field, then press 8 . Setting Group ACTIVITY Choose the activity to be monitored by this view screen. Choices, in order of lowest to highest calorie expenditure, are: BIKE, WALK, HIKE, SWIM, RUN. LEVEL Choose the level of intensity for this view screen. Choices in order of lowest to highest calorie expenditure are: VERY SLOW, SLOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, VERY HIGH. EXTRA WEIGHT Enter the amount of extra weight carried during this activity. Press the setting change window. More extra weight will result in higher calorie expenditure. POWER EFFICIENCY A scaling factor selectable from 0.18 to 0.25. This value can be configured after getting metabolic testing with a bike power meter. Choose the Number of Fields and Select Performance Data 1. Open the Display menu. 2. Press  or q to highlight the view screen to customize, then press 8 . 3. Press  or q to highlight Field Layout, then press 8 . 4. P ress  or q to choose the number of fields for the view screen, then press 8 .
  • Page 11: Start.a.workout

    PWR-PEAK highest power in watts reached during this workout PACER amount of time ahead or behind selected target set in Performance Pacer SPEED current speed SPD-AVG average speed over entire workout SPD-INZN amount of time spent in your defined speed zone SPD-MAX fastest speed reached during this workout TIME-LAP time for current lap TIME-LEFT estimated time to reach the next waypoint TIME-STOP total rest time during workout TIME-SPLT total time elapsed since beginning of workout TIME-SGMT total time elapsed since the beginning of this activity as selected in Multisport Mode TIME-EVT total time of event including transition and rest periods TIME DAY current time of day TIMER-1 custom timers which can be set to include multiple repetitions and intervals TIMER-2 TIMER-3 TIMER-4 TIMER-5 Start a Workout 1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE appears. 2. Press  or q to select a view screen. 3. Press START/SPLIT to start the chronograph and begin your workout. NOTE: If the GPS is not fixed on a satellite, this message displays: If you select NO, the chronograph will not start. Move into a position with a clear view of the sky where the Global Trainer...
  • Page 12: Change.views.during.a.workout

    • The first display shows the lap number, lap time, split time, and distance. • T he second display shows the lap number, average heart rate, average pace, and average speed for the lap. • T he third display shows the average cadence and power values from the bike sensors. NOTE: If sensors are not connected to the Global Trainer not shown. Change Views During a Workout You can change view screens during a workout to see different performance data. 1. Start the workout as described above. 2. Press  to change view screens. NOTE: The chronograph will continue to run, as indicated by the chrono icon on the status bar, until you press q to stop the workout. Stop a Workout 1. W hile the chronograph is running, press q. The CHRONO STOPPED message displays. 2. H old q for 2 seconds. The SAVE WORKOUT AND RESET? Screen displays. 3. P ress  or q to highlight YES, NO, or RESET ONLY, then press 8 to confirm your choice. If you select YES, the chronograph will reset and the workout data will appear in Review mode.
  • Page 13: Timers And Performance Pacer

    Timers and Performance Pacer In addition to customizing the Performance Mode view screens to show your specific workout data, you can set up custom Timers to help manage repetitions and intensity during your workout. You can also use the Performance Pacer feature to measure your workout against your own saved workouts, or against target times you choose. Set Up Timers and Performance Pacer In addition to customizing the view screens to show your specific performance data, you can set up custom timers to help manage repetitions and intensity during your workout. You can also use the Performance Pacer feature to measure your workout against your own saved workouts, or against target times you choose. Timers There are five custom timers you can view in the performance data fields. Open the Timer Menu 1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE displays. 2. Press 8 . The Performance Setup screen displays. 3. Press  or q to highlight TIMER, then press 8 . Customize a Timer 1. Open the Timer menu. 2. Press  or q to highlight the timer to customize, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 . The Edit Timer screen displays. 4. P ress  or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window.
  • Page 14: Customize.intervals

    6. P ress q to highlight an interval to customize, then press 8 . The Edit Timer screen displays. 7. P ress  or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 8. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group HOURS Enter the number of hours for the timer. Press and move to the next setting. The maximum number of hours is 2. MINUTES Enter the number of minutes for the timer. Press and move to the next setting. The maximum number of minutes is 59. SECONDS Enter the number of seconds for the timer. Press and move to the next setting. The maximum number of seconds is 59. Customize Intervals 1. Open the Timer menu. 2. Press q to highlight the timer to customize, then press 8 . 3. Press q to highlight EDIT TIMER, then press 8 . 4. Make sure the Intervals setting is set to Yes. 5. T o edit intervals, press q to highlight VIEW INTERVALS, then press 8 . NOTE: This feature is only available if the Interval setting is set to Yes.
  • Page 15: Add.a.saved.workout.to.performance.pacer

    Example of Using Intervals You wish to integrate interval running into your training routine. You set up several intervals to help you track both time and heart rate for the workout. Your first week’s intervals might look like this: Interval Interval 1 Interval 2 Interval 3 Interval 4 Interval 5 Interval 6 You use Interval 1 as a warmup. Intervals 2 through 5 are the core of the workout. Finally, Interval 6 represents a cool-down period. Performance Pacer The Performance Pacer feature lets you measure your progress against a previously saved workout, or a manually entered time and distance. When Performance Pacer is selected as a view screen option, you will see how far you are ahead or behind the time loaded in Performance Pacer. Open the Performance Pacer Menu 1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE displays. 2. Press 8 . The Performance Setup window displays. 3. P ress  or q to highlight PERFORMANCE PACER, then press 8 . The Performance Pacer screen displays. Open the Course Menu 1. Open the Performance Pacer menu.
  • Page 16: Set.performance.pacer.benchmarks.manually

    3. Press q to highlight Select This Course, then press 8 . Set Performance Pacer Benchmarks Manually 1. Open the Performance Pacer menu. 2. P ress q to highlight Set Target:Time/Dist, then press 8 . The Set Target screen displays. 3. P ress  or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group DISTANCE Enter the distance to compare against. Press window, and move to the next setting. The maximum distance is 99.99. TIME Enter the time to compare against. Press and move to the next setting. The maximum time is 10:59:59. Choose to Pace Against a Course or Manual Benchmarks 1. Open the Performance Pacer menu.
  • Page 17: Set.up.multisport.mode

    Set Up Multisport Mode You can use custom timers, intervals, calorie expenditure settings, and the Performance Pacer feature in Multisport Mode by following the steps in the To Set Up Performance Mode section above. You can also arrange the sequence of activities you want to use in Multisport Mode. Set Up Activities 1. Press the MODE button until MULTISPORT displays. 2. Press 8 . 3. Press q to highlight SELECT SPORTS, then press 8 . 4. Press q to highlight the activity to change, then press 8 . 5. P ress q to highlight the activity to include in the multisport sequence, then press 8 to confirm your choice. You can also select NONE if you wish to use a sequence of less than 5 activities. 6. R epeat steps 4 and 5 until up to 5 activities have been chosen. When you start a workout in Multisport Mode, the activities (with transitions in between) will take place in the order you selected. Start a Workout 1. Press MODE until MULTISPORT displays. 2. P ress START/SPLIT to start the chronograph and begin your workout. A message will prompt you to begin the first activity in the Multisport sequence you have defined. The view will switch to the first sport selected when you set up the workout.
  • Page 18: Pause.a.workout

    4. Begin the next activity. 5. Repeat these steps until your workout is complete. Pause a Workout You can pause a workout during an activity or end of an activity without entering transition. No time will be kept on the chronograph during this time. 1. W hile the chronograph is running, press and hold q for 1 second. The WORKOUT PAUSED message displays. 2. Press START/SPLIT to resume the chronograph. Stop a Workout When your workout is complete, you can stop the workout, reset the chronograph, and save the workout data for review. 1. W hile the chronograph is running, press and hold q for 1 second. The WORKOUT PAUSED message displays. 2. P ress q. The SAVE WORKOUT AND RESET? Screen displays. 3. Press q to highlight YES, NO or RESET ONLY, then press 8 to confirm your choice. If you select RESET ONLY, the workout data will be deleted. If you select YES, the chronograph will reset and workout data will appear in Review mode. If you select NO, the chronograph is not reset. Press START/SPLIT again to continue your workout. Take a Lap or Split Press START/SPLIT when the chronograph is running to take a lap or split. Three displays will appear in sequence: • The first displays the lap number, lap time, split time, and distance.
  • Page 19: Navigate Mode

    • D o not forget that you can use custom timers and the Performance Pacer feature in Multisport Mode just like you can in Performance Mode. Navigate Mode Use Navigate mode to find your position at any time using GPS technology. You can also create a waypoint at any time, saving your current position in the Global Trainer waypoints in any combination you wish to create workout routes. During your workout, view the compass feature to find your direction and speed, and view the map to see where you have been during your workout. Navigate Mode Terminology • Waypoint: A GPS marker which can be saved to the Global Trainer indicating the latitude and longitude of your current location. • Route: A collection of waypoints similar to a breadcrumb trail, organized in an order of your choosing, which you can follow as part of your workout routine. • GOTO: Navigate from current location to a selected waypoint. • Follow: Navigate to multiple waypoints along a route. • Latitude: Distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. • Longitude: Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Peek to Performance Data During a workout, you can view your performance data from any screen in Navigate Mode. Press and hold START/SPLIT to view the currently selected performance data screen. Release START/SPLIT to return to Navigate Mode. NOTE: You cannot use Peek to Performance Data while there is a popup message on the display.
  • Page 20: View.the.waypoint.list

    2. Press q to highlight SAVE, then press 8 . Your current position displays. 3. P ress  or q to select YES, then press 8 to save the waypoint and return to the Waypoint List. Select NO, then press 8 to return to the Waypoint List without saving. NOTE: You can edit the latitude and longitude. Press  to move to the latitude field. Press 8 to edit the degrees, minutes, seconds, or fractional seconds. Press q to select Save, then press 8 to save your changes. View the Waypoint List 1. Open the Waypoints menu. 2. Press q to highlight LIST ALL, then press 8 . The Waypoint List displays. 3. Press q to highlight a waypoint, then press 8 to view the waypoint details. Rename a Waypoint 1. Open the Waypoint List. 2. Press q to highlight a waypoint, then press 8 to view the waypoint details. 3. Press q to highlight RENAME, then press 8 . 4. P ress 8 to open the character list. Press q to highlight the desired character, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Continue selecting characters to spell the desired waypoint name. The waypoint name can contain up to six characters. Press 8 when the desired name is entered.
  • Page 21: Create.a.route

    2. Press q to highlight ROUTES, then press 8 . Create a Route Organize waypoints stored in the Global Trainer up to 50 routes. 1. Open the Routes menu. 2. Press q to highlight CREATE NEW, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the empty slot in the list, then press 8 to open the Waypoint List. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a waypoint to add, then press 8 to add the waypoint to the route. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the route is complete. 6. Press 8 to save the route and return to the Routes menu. View the Route List 1. Open the Routes menu. 2. Press q to highlight LIST ALL, then press 8 . The list of routes displays. Follow a Route Use the Follow feature to travel through each waypoint in a stored route. You can start at either the first or the last waypoint in the route sequence. The Global Trainer current location to either the first or last waypoint in the sequence (based on your selection), and directs you through the waypoints in the route.
  • Page 22: Compass

    Compass Use the Compass feature to determine your current speed and the direction you are heading. The Global Trainer ™ Bodylink ® System watch must have a GPS fix to use this feature, and direction and speed are only reported while you are in motion. Navigate Using the Compass 1. Press the MODE button until NAVIGATE appears. 2. Press q to highlight COMPASS, then press 8 . An arrow points to the 12 o’clock position while the compass ring spins around indicating the direction you are moving. Your current speed and your current heading (in direction and degrees) are listed to the right of the compass. If the Global Trainer watch has no GPS fix, an alert message will indicate this. ™ The Map feature shows your current location in relation to the waypoints you have stored in the Global Trainer Bodylink System watch. ™ ® Navigate Using the Map 1. Press the MODE button until NAVIGATE appears. 2. Press q to highlight MAP, then press 8 . Your current position appears in the center of the map. Icons representing stored waypoints appear on the map relative to your current position. These symbols appear on the map: Compass rose Human figure...
  • Page 23: Review Mode

    Navigate Mode Notes & Tips • A battery save feature turns off the watch after 30 minutes of inactivity. To navigate without the watch turning off, go to Performance Mode and activate the chronograph or answer YES to RECORD YOUR WORKOUT DATA. • I f you delete a waypoint, routes including that waypoint are deleted as well. • F or more accurate positioning, but with a slower refresh rate, turn the WAAS/EGNOS setting to ON in Configure Mode. For more frequent GPS updates, but with a wider margin of error, turn the WAAS/EGNOS setting OFF. • T he compass displays your heading and speed only when you are moving, never while stationary. Review Mode Use Review Mode to inspect the details of your workouts. While Performance Mode and Multisport Mode allow you to monitor at most four workout statistics on each view screen, additional data is recorded during your workouts, and you can view all of this data in Review Mode. You can also view the data for individual laps. You can view the course of the workout plotted on the map as well, and track back along the workout route to repeat the workout or to find your way back to your starting point. Review Mode Terminology • Workout summary: A list of all data recorded for the entire workout. • Lap summary: A list of all data recorded for individual laps within a workout. •...
  • Page 24: View.a.workout.on.the.map

    This data appears in the workout and lap summary (items marked * will only display data if the necessary sensors were connected during the workout): Data Description TOTAL TIME total time elapsed since beginning of workout DISTANCE total distance traveled SPLIT TIME total time elapsed since beginning of workout LAP TIME time for this lap only AVG SPEED average speed over entire workout AVG PACE estimate of time per mile/km over entire workout AVG HR* average heart rate over entire workout STOP TIME total rest time during workout MAX SPEED fastest speed reached during this workout BEST PACE fastest estimate of time per mile/km reached during this workout PEAK HR* highest heart rate reached during this workout MIN HR* lowest heart rate reached during this workout IN ZONE* amount of time spent in your defined heart rate zone ZONE heart rate range used to track time-in-zone RANGE* CALORIES calories burned over entire workout CAL/HR average calories burned per hour ROTATION* total number of times the bicycle crank was turned during the workout MAX CAD* highest RPM reached during this workout...
  • Page 25: Track.back.along.a.workout.route

    Track Back Along a Workout Route Use the Track Back feature to follow the route of a stored workout. You can follow a route from beginning to end or in reverse. 1. Select a workout to view. 2. Press q to highlight TRACK BACK, then press 8 . 3. P ress  to highlight TRACK TO START or TRACK TO END then press 8 . Choose TRACK TO START to follow the workout route from the end to the beginning, or choose TRACK TO END to follow the workout route from beginning to end. The map screen displays. Your current location is in the center of the map, and the line indicates the route to the next waypoint in the sequence. Press 8 to toggle between the map and the compass view, which shows a directional arrow pointing toward the next waypoint. Press  to decrease the map resolution and zoom out. Press q to increase the resolution and zoom in. Delete a Selected Workout 1. Press the MODE button until REVIEW displays. 2. Press  or q to highlight the workout to delete, then press 8 . 3. Press q to highlight DELETE, then press 8 . 4. P ress  to highlight YES, then press 8 to delete the workout and return to the Workout List, or highlight NO, then press 8 to keep the stored workout.
  • Page 26: Auto.start.and.auto.resume

    Auto Start and Auto Resume Setting Group AUTO START Select ON to start the chronograph automatically when you move at or above the speed threshold. Select OFF to disable auto start. AUTO RESUME Select ON to restart the chronograph automatically after you stop and then begin moving again at or above the speed threshold. Select OFF to disable auto resume. SPEED THRESHOLD Enter the speed at which the chronograph will automatically start. Press the setting change window. The minimum is 0.10. The maximum is 99.99. Auto Stop Setting Group AUTO STOP Select ON to stop the chronograph automatically when you go below the speed threshold. Select OFF to disable auto stop. SPEED THRESHOLD Enter the speed at which the chronograph will automatically stop. Press the setting change window. The minimum is 0.1. The maximum is 99.99. Auto Split Setting Group AUTO SPLIT Select DISTANCE to automatically take a split when you reach a multiple of the selected distance. Select BY TIME to automatically take a split each time the selected time interval elapses. Select OFF to disable auto split. DISTANCE Enter the distance at which to automatically take a split. Press setting change window. The minimum is 0.10. The maximum is 99.99. NOTE: This setting is only available if the Auto Split setting is set to DISTANCE. TIME Enter the elapsed time at which to automatically take a split. Press setting change window. The minimum is 00:00:01. The maximum time is 9:59:59.
  • Page 27: Alerts

    Setting Group AUTO TIMER Select ON to take a split every time the Countdown Timer ends/repeats or at the end of each Interval. Alerts Use the Alerts menu to set up visual and audible alerts in response to several conditions, including speed and heart rate. You can set minimum and maximum values for SPEED, HEART RATE, CADENCE, AND POWER. These values define the target zone for the setting. If the watch detects a value outside of this zone, the alert is triggered. Configure Alerts Type (Visual Only or Audible and Visual) 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight ALERTS, then press 8 . 3. P ress q to highlight VISUAL ONLY or (AUDIBLE AND VISUAL). 4. Press 8 to confirm your selection. The visual alert will display a message on top of the display for 2 seconds. It will indicate which data (speed, heart rate, cadence, or power) is outside the target zone, and whether the reading is low or high. If more than one reading is outside its target zone, each reading will be listed in the same alert message. The alert message will display once every 30 seconds for as long as the reading is outside the target zone. The audible alert tone will sound once every 30 seconds for as long as the reading is outside the target zone. Configure Alerts Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight ALERTS, then press 8 .
  • Page 28: Speed./.Pace.zone

    Speed / Pace Zone Setting Group SPEED / PACE ZONE Select SPEED to alert you when you move faster or slower than the selected speed zone, PACE to alert you when you move faster or slower than the selected pace, or OFF to disable the speed/pace zone alert. SPEED: BELOW Enter the minimum speed threshold. If you go below this speed, the alert sounds. Press is 999.99. SPEED: ABOVE Enter the maximum speed threshold. If you go above this speed, the alert sounds. Press is 99.99. PACE: BELOW Enter the minimum pace threshold. If you go below this pace, the alert sounds. Press is 59:59. PACE: ABOVE Enter the maximum pace threshold. If you go above this pace, the alert sounds. Press is 59:59. Altitude Setting Group ALTITUDE Select ON to alert you when you ascend above or descend below the selected altitude zone, or OFF to disable the altitude alert. BELOW Enter the minimum altitude threshold. If you go below this altitude, the alert sounds. Press ABOVE Enter the maximum altitude threshold. If you go above this altitude, the alert sounds. Press NOTE: The units used for Distance, Speed/Pace, and Altitude Alerts can be changed under the Units menu in Configure Mode.
  • Page 29: Cadence.zone

    Enter the minimum heart rate threshold. If your heart rate goes below this threshold, the alert sounds. Press is 30 to 240. HIGH Enter the maximum heart rate threshold. If your heart rate goes above this threshold, the alert sounds. Press is 30 to 240. NOTE: If the Low value is set above the High value, the High value is automatically set to 5 beats higher than the Low value. If the High value is set below the Low value, the Low value is automatically set to 5 beats lower than the High value. If either value is set outside the acceptable range, the previous settings are retained. Cadence Zone Setting Group CADENCE ZONE Select ON to alert you when your bike crank rpm is outside the Below or Above settings, or OFF to disable the cadence zone alert. BELOW Enter the minimum rpm threshold. If you go below this cadence, the alert sounds. Press ABOVE Enter the maximum rpm threshold. If you go above this cadence, the alert sounds. Press Power Zone Setting Group POWER ZONE Select ON to alert you when generating fewer or more watts than the Below or Above settings, or OFF to disable the power zone alert. BELOW Enter the minimum power threshold. If you generate less power than this, the alert sounds. Press ABOVE Enter the maximum power threshold. If you generate more power than this, the alert sounds. Press Sensors Use the Sensors menu to search for, pair, and manage ANT+ cadence and speed sensors, and power meters. Configure Sensor Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays.
  • Page 30: User Info

    selection. Select NO to prevent the Global Trainer disconnect a sensor. Select SCAN to search for and connect a sensor. To complete the pairing process, activate the sensor’s transmitter by wetting the pads and wearing the HRM sensor or spinning the cranks and/or wheel for the applicable bike sensor. You can also pass the magnet alongside an uninstalled bike sensor to generate a signal for device pairing. When the sensor is successfully paired, an abbreviation appears in the field to the right of the sensor name: HEART RATE SPEED CADENCE SPEED / CADENCE POWER METER NOTES: If you turn any of the sensors OFF, you can go back and select a previously paired sensor without having to pair again. You can connect only up to four ANT+ connected is disconnected. User Info Input your personal information into the Global Trainer your preferred language, or in determining heart rate zones, calorie expenditure, and default screens in Performance Mode. Language and Personal Information To accurately measure the performance of your workouts and to assist in calculating your heart rate zones, enter your Gender, Weight and Date of birth. 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE appears. 2. Press q until USER INFO is highlighted, and press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to select Personal and press 8 . 4. P ress  or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 5. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection.
  • Page 31: Configure.personal.settings

    Configure Personal Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight USER INFO, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group GENDER Select MALE or FEMALE. WEIGHT Enter your weight, then press minimum is 50. The maximum is 400. HEIGHT Enter your height, then press BACK/PWR to close the setting change window. The minimum is 10 and the max is 999. DATE OF BIRTH: MONTH Select your month of birth. DATE OF BIRTH: DAY Enter your day of birth. Press DATE OF BIRTH: YEAR Enter the year you were born. Press Watch Adjust settings for the time of day function, including time zone, date format, and whether or not to adjust for daylight savings time. Configure Watch Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays.
  • Page 32: Configure.alarm.settings

    When the alarm sounds, a message displays indicating the time and days the alarm is set to sound. Configure Alarm Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight ALARM, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group ALARM Select ON to sound an alarm at the selected frequency, or select OFF to disable the alarm. TIME Enter the time at which the alarm will sound. Press window. TIME: AM OR PM Select AM or PM. NOTE: This setting is only available if the time format is set to 12-hour in the Watch menu. FREQUENCY Select the frequency at which the alarm will sound. You can choose a specific day of the week, weekends only, weekdays only, or daily. Heart Rate Set up how the Global Trainer Bodylink ™ Initially, maximum heart rate is automatically calculated as 220 minus your age, but this can be changed manually.
  • Page 33: Configure.recovery.timer

    Configure Recovery Timer 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight Recovery, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group TIMER Select ON to initiate the Recovery Timer over the duration selected, or OFF to disable the feature. TIME Select from the durations of 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 minutes. Bike Manage profiles for up to five bikes. The Global Trainer profiles to calculate speed, distance, and calorie use. Configure Bike Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight BIKE, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection.
  • Page 34: Power Meter

    27 X 1 3/8 27 X 1 1/4 27 X 1 1/8 27 X 1 26 X 2.125 26 X 1.9 26 X 1.5 26 X 1.25 26 X 1.0 26 X 1/650 C 26 X 1 3/8 You can also use the “roll-out” method to measure your wheel circumference. 1. P lace your front wheel on the ground with the valve stem in the 6 o’clock position. 2. Mark the position of the valve stem on the floor. 3. R oll the bike forward, keeping pressure on the handlebars, until the valve stem is again at the 6 o’clock position. 4. Mark the position of the valve stem on the floor. 5. Measure the distance between the two marks. Power Meter Set up how the Global Trainer Bodylink ™ Configure Power Meter Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight POWER METER, then press 8 . 3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window.
  • Page 35: Configure.gps.settings

    Version Press q to highlight VERSION, then press 8 to view the firmware version. Upgrade the Firmware 1. Insert the large USB-A plug on the download/charging clip into a USB port on the computer. 2. Attach the download/charging clip to the back of the Global Trainer 3. P ower on the Global Trainer watch, press MODE until PC SYNC appears along with the message ™ “WAITING FOR PC …”. 4. O pen the Timex Device Agent on your computer desktop. See the PC SYNC section of the User Guide for instructions to download the Timex Device Agent. 5. C lick on the Settings button. You will go to the Display tab under Performance & Multisport (Mode). 6. I f you are connected to the Internet, the Device Agent will check if a new firmware version is available. If a new version is available, select the Download Now button. 7. T his will open the Internet browser and take you to the Firmware Download link. Click the link to download the firmware, and save the file to your Desktop. You will be redirected to the TrainingPeaks web site for download, and be sure to allow access to the web site if it is blocked. NOTE: When you download new firmware to your Global Trainer displayed in the Device Agent Settings tab, are erased from the watch unless you save them.
  • Page 36: Reset.the.global.trainer ™ .Watch

    11. O n the Global Trainer watch, press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. Press q to select GPS and press 8 ™ to confirm. Press q to select VERSION and press 8 to confirm. 12. Press and hold the START/SPLIT button for 2 seconds to put the watch in Firmware Upgrade mode. 13. P ress q to highlight YES, and press 8 to confirm. If you need to abort during the firmware update process, press 8 and START/SPLIT simultaneously. 14. Go to the File menu in the Timex Device Agent and select Update Device. 15. When asked for the upgrade file, select the file saved to your Desktop from Step 7. 16. T he watch will show a progress bar on the screen indicating that the Global Trainer being upgraded. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE WATCH FROM THE COMPUTER. 17. T he Global Trainer watch will reset and shut down when the upgrade is completed. ™ 18. P ower on the Global Trainer watch. Press MODE until PC SYNC appears along with the message...
  • Page 37: Configure.units.settings

    3. P ress  or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. P ress  or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group NAVIGATE MODE Select ENABLE to make Navigate mode and the Track Back feature available, or select DISABLE to turn off these features. POWER OFF Select SHOW TIME to display the date and time when the Global Trainer FUNCTION powered off, or select TURN OFF DISPLAY to make the display blank. PC Sync Mode Use PC Sync Mode to make setting changes to the Global Trainer computer. All Global Trainer watch settings can be changed from the device agent and downloaded to the ™ watch. You can also upload workout data from the Global Trainer tracking, and use this data with your Timex Trainer powered by TrainingPeaks account to optimize your workout program. Adjustment or m/min to report ascent in Adjustment watch is ™ Bodylink System watch from your ™ ® watch to your computer for long-term ™...
  • Page 38: Create.a.timex.trainer.account

    PC Sync Mode Terminology • Device Agent: The computer software enabling communication between the Global Trainer the computer. • Timex Trainer powered by TrainingPeaks: The online tool used to store and track your uploaded workout data. Create a Timex Trainer Account 1. In your web browser, navigate to https://timextrainer.trainingpeaks.com/. 2. C lick on “Create a new account” link. If you already have a TrainingPeaks account, skip to Install the Timex Device Agent below. 3. Fill out your personal information and click Submit. Install the Timex Device Agent 1. D ownload the Timex Device Agent desktop software applicable to your operating system by opening the “Download the Device Agent” link or go to: www.timexironman.com/deviceagent...
  • Page 39: Bike.sensor.usage.and.data.recording.during.a.workout

    5. View complete heart rate data in Review Mode. NOTE: If you want to see live heart rate data during your workout, select a field in your view screen that displays heart rate data -- HR, HR-AVG, etc. Bike Sensor Usage and Data Recording During a Workout Several types of bike sensors can be used with the Global Trainer ANT+ symbol on the bike sensor to confirm its compatibility. ™ Installation of bike sensors varies by the manufacturer and model. Consult the sensor owner’s manual for instructions on installing them on your bike. These sensors must be paired with the Global Trainer before bike speed, cadence, and power data can be tracked and saved. NOTE: If a bike speed sensor is installed and active, it will be used to track speed and distance, and the GPS sensor will be used to capture route and altitude data. 1. In Performance or Multisport Mode, press START/SPLIT to begin your workout. 2. When your workout is complete, press q to stop the chronograph. 3. View complete bike sensor data in Review Mode. NOTE: If you want to see live bike data during your workout, select a field in your view screen that displays that data -- CADENCE, SPEED, POWER, etc. Care and Maintenance Watch Water Resistance • T he Global Trainer Bodylink System watch is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters and to a pressure ™...
  • Page 40: Warranty & Service

    Original Purchase Date: _______________________________________________ (attach a copy of sales receipt, if available) Purchased by: ______________________________________________________ (name, address, telephone number) Place of Purchase: ___________________________________________________ (name and address) Reason for Return:_______________________________________________ ____ __________________________________________________________________ Bodylink ™ ® TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY REPAIR COUPON System watch using the watch is underwater. ™...
  • Page 41: Fcc Notice (U.s.) / Ic Notice (Canada)

    ©2010 Timex Group USA, Inc. TIMEX, TRIATHLON, INDIGLO, BODYLINK, GLOBAL TRAINER, NIGHT-MODE and FLEX TECH are trademarks of Timex Group B.V. and its subsidiaries. IRONMAN and M-DOT are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation. SiRF and SiRF LOGO are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. SiRFstarIII is a trademark of SiRF Technology, Inc. ANT+ amd ANT+ Logo are trademarks of Dynastream Innovations, Inc. WINDOWS is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. FCC Notice (U.S.) / IC Notice (Canada): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — 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 to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est...
  • Page 42: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Manufacturers Name: Timex Group USA, Inc. 555 Christian Road Middlebury, CT 06762 United States of America declares that the product: Product Name: Timex Global Trainer ® Model Numbers: M229, M503 conforms to the following specifications: R&TTE: 1999/05/EC Standards: ETSI EN 300 440-1 - V1.4.1 :2008 (M503) ETSI EN 300 440-2 - V1.2.1 :2008 (M503) ETSI EN 300 440-1 - V1.5.1 :2008 (M229) ETSI EN 300 440-2 - V1.3.1 :2008 (M229) ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 (M229 and M503) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (M229 and M503) EN 55022/2006 Class B, EN 6100-3-2/2006, EN6100-3-3/2008, EN6100-4-2/2009, EN6100-4-3/2006, EN6100-4-4/2004, EN6100-4-5/2006 EN6100-4-6/2009 & EN6100-4-11/2004 (M229) LVD: 2006/95/EC Standards: CENELEC EN 60950-1/A11:2009 (M503) CENELEC EN 60950-1:2005 (M229) Supplemental Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/05/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and carries the CE marking accordingly. Agent: Roger H. Hunt...

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