Timex Global Trainer W260 - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
1. To prevent risk of fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak and/or injury from the internal Lithium-polymer
battery:
A. Do not attempt to remove the case-back or exterior shell of the product or remove the non-user-
replaceable battery.
B. Do not leave unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location (such as in the sun
or in an unattended vehicle). To prevent damage store it out of direct sunlight.
C. Do not puncture or incinerate.
D. When storing for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32°F to 77°F
(0°C to 25°C).
E. The Global Trainer ™ watch should only be charged within a temperature range of 32°F to 113°F
(0°C to 45°C).
F. Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C).
G. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/ dispose of the unit/battery.
2. Use only the Phihong PSB05R-050Q power adapter supplied with this product.
3. This 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. Consulting 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. Interference 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 ™ watch, it is
easier to use your computer to customize your watch through the Timex ® Device Agent software.
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
selected 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 ® Ironman ® Global Trainer ™ Bodylink ® System is a comprehensive performance-monitoring device
that incorporates SiRFstarIII ® GPS technology and ANT+ ™ sensor integration for multiple activities to provide
a powerful workout and training tool. To view or print a copy of any of the instructions for the Global Trainer ™
watch or its accessories, go to: http://www.timex.com/info/Product_Instruction_Guides_Downloads
This guide reflects the latest instructions for Global Trainer software version 2.8X. To determine your watch’s
version; press MODE to go 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.
For more information on the Timex Ironman Global Trainer watch and its capabilities, please visit the Videos
section of the Training Resources page at www.timexironman.com
Feature Overview
• INDIGLO ® Night-Light with Night-Mode ® Feature and Continuous Illumination – The INDIGLO ® night-
light illuminates the display with the press of the INDIGLO ® button. When activated, the Night-Mode ®
feature illuminates the display with any button press.
For added convenience during low-light conditions, the Global Trainer ™ watch comes with an option for
continuous illumination of the display. See the section on Operational Buttons and Icons for further details.
• Performance Mode – Keep track of multiple variables during your workout, including speed, distance,
elapsed time, pace, and calories burned.
• Multisport Mode – Incorporate several activities and transition periods into a single workout, and track
all of them together.
• Customizable Screen Displays – View up to four workout metrics of your choosing in each of five view
screens for either Performance or Multisport Modes, so your unique workout information is always
at your fingertips.