NOISY DATA FROM HRM The Watch is experiencing radio interference. Try to move away from any potential sources of interference (for example, televisions, monitors, or motorized devices). The Watch will attempt to establish a connection for 30 seconds after this message displays.
Display formatting
In Chronograph Mode, you can press and release SET/FORMAT to switch the data values displayed in the upper and middle display lines. This allows you to display the value most important to you in the larger, middle display.
Heart Rate | Time |
Time | Heart Rate |
Preparing to use your Watch
Determining your heart rate
In addition to many other useful features, your Watch uses technology that helps you track detailed information about your heart rate. But, before you can track this information, you first need to determine your maximum heart rate. You can use many methods to estimate your maximum heart rate.
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The booklet Heart Zones¨ Tools For Success included in your Watch packaging provides excellent procedures and Timex recommends you use one of these methodologies. However, if you cannot use any of the procedures described in Heart Zones¨ Tools for Success, you might consider using the widely used, though highly debated,
Setting your Watch for first use
Once you determine your heart rate, set the following parameters prior to using your Watch:
1.Set the time of day. For detailed information on Time of Day Mode, including instructions for setting time of day, refer to page 15 of this manual.
2.Enter your maximum heart rate. In Configure Mode, select HRM SETTINGS and then MAX HR. Your maximum heart rate setting determines your five preset heart rate target zones. For more information on Configure Mode, refer to page 36.
3.Select your desired heart rate display units. In Configure Mode, select HRM SETTINGS and then HRM DISPLAY. Your Watch gives you the option to view your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate (PERCENT). For more information on Configure Mode, refer to page 36.
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