B.Hold watch level relative to the horizon (on your wrist, in your palm, or on a non-metallic table). Rotate watch slowly two complete rotations (taking at least fifteen seconds per rotation). Press MODE when finished.
(Two-step calibration: Upon completion of STEP A, press HEADING. Do not enter a value for declination angle. While in TIME OF DAY mode, press HEADING. A heading will be displayed. Noting heading value, adjust watch position for heading of 150 degrees. Initiate calibration by pressing and holding HEADING until ROTATE WATCH Twice is displayed. Repeat calibration procedure as discussed in Step A. At completion of calibration proceed normally to Step C.)
C.Watch will then call for you to enter DECLINATION. Pressing HEADING will exit calibration mode and leave watch set to measure magnetic north. Entering a declination value instead will allow the watch to point to true north, by adjusting for the angle, which varies for dif- ferent spots on the globe.
D.To set watch for true north, enter declination angle for your location from the chart below. Press START to advance flashing TENS OF DEGREES, press MODE to select DEGREES, then START to advance. Press MODE to select direction, then START to switch between E and W. Press HEADING to exit calibration and save new values.
TABLE 1. Declination angles for major world cities:
Anchorage | .20E | London | . .2W | Rio De Janeiro | 22W |
Atlanta | .4W | Little Rock | . . .1E | San Francisco | .15E |
Bombay | .1W | Livingston, MT . . . . | . .13E | Seattle | .18E |
Boston | 15W | Munich | . . .2E | Shanghai | .5W |
Calgary | .16E | New York City | .13W | Toronto | 11W |
Chicago | .3W | Orlando | . .5W | Vancouver | .18E |
Denver | . .9E | Oslo | . . .1E | Washington DC | 11W |
Jerusalem | . .4E | Paris | . .1W | Waterbury, CT | 14W |
For more magnetic declination information, go to www.timex.com/expedition.
Finding Direction
A. Hold watch level relative to the horizon in any mode but ALARM. Press HEADING to display compass heading in direction of 12 o'clock. You may wish to turn bezel around watch face to correspond to measured direction. Press HEADING again to cancel heading display (if not cancelled, compass heading will display for ten seconds).
B. When pressing HEADING to obtain heading, watch may display HOLD TO CAL indicating cali- bration is needed. You can recalibrate at your option; see instructions above.
*Some watch models have a leveling bubble above the 12 oÕclock position to assist in calibrating the compass. Watch is level when the bubble is centered in the lens.
INDIGLO¨ NIGHT-LIGHT
Press 5 to activate light. Electroluminescent
technology used in the INDIGLO night-light illuminates entire watch face at night and in low light conditions.
NIGHT-MODE¨ FEATURE
Your Timex watch is equipped with NIGHT-MODE®. This Timex feature enhances the benefits of the INDIGLO® night-light. Once activated, any but-
ton pushed will cause INDIGLO night-light to stay on for 3 seconds. NIGHT-MODE is activated by pressing/holding 5 for 3 seconds. Watch will beep, indicating you are in NIGHT-MODE. NIGHT- MODE will stay activated for 7-8 hours or until you deactivate it by pressing/holding 5 again for 3 seconds.
WATER & SHOCK RESISTANCE
If your watch is water-resistant, meter marking or (O) is indicated.
Water-Resistance Depth | p.s.i.a.* Water Pressure Below Surface |
| |
100m/328ft | 160 |
| |
*pounds per square inch absolute
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER-RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS OR PULL OUT THE CROWN UNDER WATER.
1.Watch is water-resistant only as long as lens, push buttons and case remain intact.
2.Watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.
3.Rinse watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
4.Shock-Resistance:If your watch is shock-resistant, it will be indicated on the watch face or caseback. Timex shock-resistant watches are designed to pass the ISO test for shock-resist- ance. However, avoid damaging the lens.
BATTERY
Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweler replace battery. Battery type is on watch back. If present, push/short internal reset switch after replacing battery. Battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage; battery life may vary depending on actual usage.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
(U.S. – LIMITED WARRANTY – PLEASE SEE FRONT OF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
FOR TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER)
Your TIMEX® watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex Corporation 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 watch by installing new or thoroughly reconditioned and inspect- ed components or replace it with an identical or similar model. IMPORTANT — PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRAN-
TY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGES TO YOUR WATCH:
1)after the warranty period expires;
2)if the watch was not originally purchased from an authorized Timex retailer;
3)from repair services not performed by Timex;
4)from accidents, tampering or abuse; and
5)lens or crystal, strap or band, watch 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 PUR- POSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some countries and states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and do not allow exclusions or limitations on damages, so these limi- tations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country and state to state.
To obtain warranty service, please return your watch to Timex, one of its affiliates or the Timex retailer where the watch was purchased, together with a completed original Watch Repair Coupon or, in the U.S. and Canada only, the completed original Watch Repair Coupon or a written statement identifying your name, address, telephone number and date and place of purchase. Please include the following with your watch 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 money order in Canada; and a UK£2.50 cheque or money order in the U.K. In other countries, Timex will charge you for postage and handling.
NEVER INCLUDE A SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN 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 +55 (11) 5572 9733. For Mexico, call 01-800-01-060-00. For Central America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas, call (501) 370-5775 (U.S.). For Asia, call 852-2815-0091. For the U.K., call 44 020 8687 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 Middle East and Africa, call 971-4-310850. For other areas, please contact your local Timex retailer or Timex distributor for warranty information. In Canada, the U.S. and in certain other locations, participating Timex retailers can provide you with a postage-paid, pre-addressed Watch Repair Mailer for your convenience in obtaining factory service.
©2005 Timex Corporation. Timex is a registered trademark of Timex corporation. INDIGLO is a registered trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the US. and other countries.
