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Timex Global Trainer M229 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SOFTWARE VERSION 2.63...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Global Trainer V.2.63 Table of Contents Subject Page Important Safety Instructions and Warnings Software Version Battery Charging Input Personal Information Pairing the Heart Rate Sensor Watch Buttons Display Icons Performance Mode Performance Pacer Multisport Mode Navigate Mode Review Mode Configure Mode PC Sync Mode Care and Maintenance Warranty &...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions And Warnings

    To determine your watch’s version; press MODE to CONFIGURE, press q to GPS, press q to VERSION and press (8 ). You can update the Global Trainer software through instructions posted on the Timex Device Agent downloadable to your computer desktop.

  • Page 4: Battery Charging

    Getting Started Introducing your new workout partner: the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch. This comprehensive per- formance monitoring device incorporates GPS technology and ANT+™ sensor integration for multiple sports to provide a powerful tool for getting the most out of your workouts. What’s In the Box •...

  • Page 5: Input Personal Information

    To Pair the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch to the Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor Timex recommends that you pair the Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor to your device to minimize the possibility of picking up a signal from another person’s Heart Rate Sensor.

  • Page 6: Watch Buttons

    • Computer integration – Download settings from your computer to your Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch for easy customization, and upload your workouts to your computer to track your progress. • ANT+™ sensors – Monitor your heart rate to maintain the level of activity th at matches your personalized workout needs, and pair with speed,cadence, and power sensors for integrating cycling into your workout routine.

  • Page 7: Display Icons

    Display Icons These icons appear in the status bar: Battery icon Shows the approximate charge of the battery. More dark seg- ments indicates a higher charge. The icon shows the charge remaining while charging, plus the remaining section to charge blinks.
  • Page 8 Performance Mode View Screens There are 5 view screens on the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch: SWIM, BIKE, RUN, CUSTOM 1, and CUSTOM 2. You can customize the name of the view screen, the number of fields displayed on each view screen, the activity associated with the view screen and the performance data displayed in each field.
  • Page 9 Performance data options: ALTITUDE your current altitude above sea level ALTI-INZN amount of time spent in your defined altitude zone ALTI-MAX highest altitude reached during this workout ALTI-MIN lowest altitude reached during this workout ASC-TOTAl total ascent during this workout ASC-AVG average ascent over distance traveled CADENCE...
  • Page 10 To Start a Workout 1. Press MODE until PERFORMANCE displays. 2. Press 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: Press the q buttons to highlight YES or NO, then press 8 to confirm your choice.
  • Page 11 • The second displays the lap number, average heart rate, average pace, and average speed for the lap. • The third displays the average cadence and power values from the bike sensor. While the lap data is being displayed, the chrono has begun timing the next lap. To Change Views During a Workout You can change view screens during a workout to see different performance data.
  • Page 12 Setting Group Adjustment Interval Select Yes to activate intervals, or No to edit as a standard timer. Number of Ints Enter the number of intervals for the timer. Press to close the setting change window. Maximum intervals is 20. NOTE: This setting is only available if Interval is set to Yes Action at End Select Stop to end the workout after one interval, or Repeat to repeat for the number of repetitions selected.

  • Page 13: Performance Pacer

    6. Press q to highlight an interval to customize, then press 8 . The Edit Interval screen displays. 7. Press p or q to choose the setting group to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 8. Press p or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Setting Group Adjustment Hours...
  • Page 14 3. Press q to highlight PERFORMANCE PACER, then press 8 . The Performance Pacer screen displays. To open the Course menu 1. Open the Performance Pacer menu. 2. Press q to highlight Course:, then press 8 . To add a saved workout to Performance Pacer 1.

  • Page 15: Multisport Mode

    To use Performance Pacer during your workout 1. Set up the performance data fields in the view screen you will use Performance Pacer with. 2. In one of the fields, choose PACER as the performance data to display. 3. Start the chronograph and start your workout. 4.
  • Page 16 To Start a Workout 1. Press MODE until MULTISPORT displays. 2. Press 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 17: Navigate Mode

    3. Press q to highlight YES or NO, then press 8 to confirm your choice. 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. To Take a Lap or Split Press START/SPLIT when the chronograph is running to take a lap or split.
  • Page 18 START/SPLIT to view the currently selected performance data screen. Release START/SPLIT to return to Navi- gate Mode. NOTE: You cannot use Peek to Performance while there is a popup message on the display. Location Find your current position anywhere on the globe with the Location feature. 1.
  • Page 19 To Delete 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 DELETE, then press 8 . 4. Press q to highlight YES, then press 8 to delete the waypoint and go back to the Waypoints menu. Press p or q to highlight NO, then press 8 to go back to the waypoint details without deleting the waypoint.
  • Page 20 2. Press q to highlight the route to follow, then press 8 . 3. Press q to highlight FOLLOW?, then press 8 . 4. Press q to highlight the first or the last waypoint, then press 8 to confirm your selection. The map screen displays.

  • Page 21: Review Mode

    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 points North Human figure your current position (when stopped and/or there is no GPS signal) Arrow direction you are currently heading Scale indicator...
  • Page 22 To Select a Workout to View 1. Press the MODE button until REVIEW appears. 2. Press p or q to highlight the workout to view, then press 8 . To View a Workout Summary 1. Select a workout to view. 2.
  • Page 23 To View a Workout on the Map You can view the workout route on the map. Nearby waypoints will also display on the map. 1. Select a workout to view. 2. Press q to highlight View On Map, then press 8 . Your current position appears in the center of the map.

  • Page 24: Configure Mode

    Configure Mode Use Configure Mode to customize all of the settings on the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch, from time settings to sensor pairing to GPS settings. Hands Free Hands Free settings control automatic starting, stopping, and splits on the chronograph. To Configure Hands Free Setting 1.
  • Page 25 Auto Split Setting Group Adjustment 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.
  • Page 26 Settings on each Alerts submenu are detailed below. Distance Alert Setting Group Adjustment Distance Alert Select ON to alert you once when the Alert At: distance is reached, REPEAT to alert you each time the Alert At: distance is traveled, or OFF to disable the distance alert. Alert At: Enter the distance at which to sound the alert.
  • Page 27 Heart Rate Zone Setting Group Adjustment Heart Rate Zone Select ON to alert you when your heart rate is outside the Low or High settings, or OFF to disable the heart rate zone alert. Target Zone Select CUSTOM to enter Low and High values manually, or Zones 1 through 5 to use high and low values based on your user info.
  • Page 28 To Configure Sensor Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight SENSORS, then press 8 . 3. Press p or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4.
  • Page 29 Watch Adjust settings for the time of day function, including time zone, date format, and whether or not to adjust for daylight savings time. To Configure Watch Settings 1. Press MODE until CONFIGURE displays. 2. Press q to highlight WATCH, then press 8 . 3.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 Wheel Size Enter the bike wheel circumference. Press to close the setting change window. The range is 59 – 98 inches (1500 – 2500 mm). To Calculate Bike Wheel Circumference The table below indicates the circumference of some common sizes of bike wheels for standard adult bi- cycles.
  • Page 32 2. Press q to highlight POWER METER, then press 8 . 3. Press p or q to highlight the setting to change, then press 8 to open the setting change window. 4. Press p or q to highlight a selection in the setting change window, then press 8 to confirm your selection.
  • Page 33 To reset the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch: 1. While viewing the version screen, hold 8 for 2 seconds. 2. Press q to highlight YES or NO, then press 8 to confirm your selection. Select YES to reset, or select NO to return to the version screen without resetting.

  • Page 34: Pc Sync Mode

    System Watch settings can be changed from the device agent and uploaded to the watch. You can also upload workout data from the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® Sys- tem Watch to your computer for long-term tracking, and use this data with your Timex Trainer powered by TrainingPeaks account to optimize your workout program.
  • Page 35 Bike Sensors Several types of bike sensors can be used with the Global Trainer™ Bodylink® System Watch: Timex speed sensor • Timex cadence sensor • Timex combined speed/cadence sensor • SRM power meter • Quarq power meter • iBike power meter Installation of bike sensors varies by the manufacturer and model.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    When your workout is complete, press (in Performance mode) or hold (in Multisport mode) q to stop the chronograph. View complete heart rate data in Review mode. Care and Maintenance Watch INDIGLO Night-light ® Press the INDIGLO® button to activate the night light. This electroluminescent technology illuminates the watch display at night and in low-light conditions.

  • Page 37: Warranty & Service

    3. from repair services not performed by Timex; 4. from accidents, tampering or abuse; and 5. lens or crystal, strap or band, Heart Rate Monitor 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 WAR- RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 38 555 Christian Road Middlebury, CT 06762 United States of America declares that the product: Product Name: Timex ® Global Trainer GPS//Speed+Distance Model Numbers: M229 conforms to the following specifications: R&TTE: 1999/05/EC Standards: ETSI EN 300 330-1 - V1.3.1 (EMC) & (ERM) ETSI EN 300 330-2 - V1.1.1 (EMC) &...

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