Timex Cycle Trainer 20 GPS User Manual

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Cycle Trainer™ 2.0
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							Table of Contents
Get Started Using Your Cycle Trainer
™ .................................................................. 4
Charge the Cycle Trainer ........................................................................\
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Basic Operation ........................................................................\
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Button Functions ........................................................................\
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Icon Descriptions ........................................................................\
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Install the Cycle Trainer
™ Computer ..................................................................... 9
Turn the Power On and Off ........................................................................\
......... 10
Set Display Units ........................................................................\
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Set Up Your User Profile ........................................................................\
.............. 11Connect the Heart Rate Sensor to the Cycle Trainer
™ 
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About Heart Rate Zones ........................................................................\
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Connecting Other ANT+ Sensors ........................................................................\
 13
Get a GPS Satellite Fix ........................................................................\
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Take a Ride ........................................................................\
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Reviewing Rides ........................................................................\
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Choosing Rides and Viewing Data ...................................................................... 15
Review Workout Online ........................................................................\
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Installing the Timex
® Device Agent  ..................................................................... 17
Warranty & Service ........................................................................\
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Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................\
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ChArGE ThE CyClE TrAINErBefore you use the Cycle Trainer™ computer for the first time, charge the battery 
for at least 4 hours.
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a powered USB port on your comp\
uter, 
and plug the small end into the port on the back of the device covered b\
y the 
rubber cap. 
A fully charged battery will run for 
18 hours in full GPS mode.GET STArTED USING  yoUr CyClE TrAINEr™ Timex Cycle Trainer™ 2.0 bike computer adds a dashboard to your handlebars. 
Five screens of real-time cycling data provided by GPS, the included heart rate 
sensor and optional ANT+
™ power sensors let you track your performance and 
finely tune your ride.
This guide contains all you need to know to get started using your Cycle\
 Trainer
™ 
computer including the basic functions of each button and how to confi\
gure 
required settings. You’ll also learn how to record your first ride, and how to 
create and follow a route. 
For a full list of features and in-depth instructions, get the complete User Manual 
at: www.timex.com/manuals
For Training videos go to: www.youtube.com/timexusa
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BUTToN FUNCTIoNSBACk/  
Hold for 2 seconds to turn the Cycle Trainer™ computer on or off. Press to turn 
the night-light on or off. In menus, press to go back to the previous page.
 /ENTEr 
Press to cycle through screens in Speedometer mode. Hold to enter the main 
menus. In menus, press 
 /ENTER to select the highlighted choice. 
p/STArT/ST oP 
Press to highlight the previous item in a list. Press to start or stop the timer in 
Speedometer mode. Press to zoom out in Map mode. 
lAP/rESET/ q 
Press to highlight the next item in a list. While timer is running in Speedometer 
mode, press to record a lap and start to time a new lap. While timer is stopped 
in Speedometer mode, press to save the ride and clear the timer.
BASIC oPErATIoN
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ICoN DESCrIPTIoNSThese icons can appear on the Time and menu screens. 
  GPS status Solid: GPS has a satellite fix. More bars indicate a stronger signal. 
Blinking: GPS is seeking a satellite fix. 
   Timer Solid: Timer is running. 
Blinking: Timer is stopped, but has not been reset. 
   Cadence 
sensor Solid: Device is receiving data from a cadence sensor. 
Blinking: Device is searching for a cadence sensor. 
   Alarm An alarm is set and will sound at the specified time. 
   Heart rate 
sensor Solid: Device is receiving data from a heart rate sensor. 
Blinking: Device is searching for a heart rate sensor. 
   Battery Indicates the remaining battery power. More lit segments indicate 
a higher charge. 
INSTAll ThE CyClE TrAINEr™ ComPUTErUse the two zip ties to attach the mounting bracket to your bike, and then 
slide the device into the mounting bracket. The four holes in the bracket and 
repositionable base allow your computer to be mounted to your handlebars\
 in 
any orientation.
 
Press back on the release tab to remove the device from the bracket.
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2. Highlight SET SYSTEM, then press ENTER.
3.  Highlight DISPLAY, then press ENTER.
4.  Highlight UNITS, then press ENTER.
5.  Highlight the UNIT or COORDINATION field, then press ENTER.
6.  Highlight the units to display, then press ENTER. 
SET UP  yoUr USEr ProFIlEEnter your name, gender, birth date, height, and weight to ensure accurate 
heart rate zone and calorie calculations. 
1.    Press and hold ENTER to bring up the Main Menu. Highlight 
CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER.
2.  Highlight USER PROFILE, then press ENTER.
3.  Highlight the setting to change, then press ENTER.
4.  Highlight a letter, number, gender, or month, then press ENTER.
TUrN  ThE PoWEr oN  AND oFFHold  for about 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.
SET DISPlAy UNITSNote: all of the following settings can also be done on your computer with 
the Timex® Device Agent. See “Installing the Device Agent” in the online User 
Manual.
Choose the system of measurement in which your user, ride, and navigation 
data will display.
You can display distance and weight units in ENGLISH, METRIC, or NAUTICAL 
measurements.
You can display map coordinates as DEFAULT (degrees and minutes), GOOGLE 
(degrees, minutes, and seconds), or UTM (x- and y- values of the Universal 
Transverse Mercator system).
1.    Press and hold ENTER to bring up the Main Menu. Highlight CONFIGURATION, 
then press ENTER.
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CoNNECT ThE hEArT rATE SENSor T o ThE CyClE TrAINEr™ 1.   Make sure you are at least 30 feet away from other heart 
rate sensors.
2.    Wet the heart rate sensor pads, and fasten the sensor firmly 
to your chest, just below your sternum. 
3.     Press and hold ENTER to bring up the Main Menu. Highlight 
CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER.
4.  Highlight ACCESSORIES, then press ENTER.
5.  Highlight SENSORS, then press ENTER.
6.  Highlight HEART RATE, then press ENTER.
7.  Highlight SCAN, then press ENTER.
Note: When SCAN changes to ON, the computer has connected with the sensor.
ABoUT hEArT rATE ZoNESA good heart rate for increasing aerobic endurance is 70-80% of your maximum 
heart rate. Higher or lower values will help you achieve different goals.  The Cycle Trainer
™ automatically calculates your maximum heart rate and heart 
rate zones based on your gender and age. However, you can set up custom 
heart rate zones if you choose. See Setting Up Heart Rate Zones in the complete 
User Manual available at: www.timex.com/manuals
CoNNECTING oThEr ANT+ SENSorSYou can pair to ANT+ Power Meters, Speed, Cadence, and combination Speed/
Cadence Sensors. Please reference the online user manual for this.
GET  A GPS SATEllITE FIxTo get the most out of the Cycle Trainer™ computer, you need to get a good 
satellite fix with the GPS. 
The 
 icon on the Time screen indicates how strong the GPS fix is. When the 
icon is blinking, the GPS is still seeking a fix. When the icon is solid, the GPS has 
a satellite fix. More bars indicate a stronger signal. 
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reset the timer and save the ride. 
5.  Highlight CONFIRM?, then press ENTER.
rEvIEWING rIDESEvery time you reset the timer in Speedometer mode (and in the Trainer 
Function, if you chose to record data), the ride is saved. You can view it from the 
ACTIVITY INFO screens. Compare these saved rides against one another to track 
your progress, or follow the routes of your favorite rides on the map.
ChooSING  rIDES AND vIEWING D ATAView the list of rides from the ACTIVITY INFO screen, and select a ride to view 
in more detail.
1.   Press and hold ENTER to bring up the Main Menu. Highlight ACTIVITY, then 
press ENTER.
2.  Highlight ACTIVITY INFO, then press ENTER.
3.  Highlight TRAINING INFO, then press ENTER.
In order to obtain a GPS fix:
1. Go  outdoors.
2.  Move away from buildings and tall trees.
3.  Make sure the face of the Cycle Trainer
™ computer is pointed at the sky.
4.  Stand still until the satellite fix is obtained.
T AkE A  rIDEStart the timer in Speedometer mode to begin timing a ride. While the timer is 
running, the Cycle Trainer™ computer records speed, distance, route, heart rate, 
and other data. 
1.  Press START to begin timing. 
2.    While the timer is running, press 
 to cycle through the display screens to 
view ride data. 
3.  Press STOP to pause the timer and stop recording. 
4.    While the timer is stopped, press RESET, highlight YES, and press ENTER to 
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INSTAllING ThE TImEx® DEvICE AGENTThe Device Agent is software that runs on your computer. It allows you to 
connect the Cycle Trainer™ device to your computer so you can upgrade 
firmware, customize settings and download workouts.
1.    In a Web browser, navigate to www.timexironman.com/deviceagent
2.  Click the download link for the Cycle Trainer
™ 2.0.
3.  Follow the prompts to install the Device Agent.
See Uploading Rides to Training Peaks in the Online User Manual for more 
information on this.
W ArrANTy & SErvICETimex International Warranty (U.S. limited Warranty) 
Your Timex® GPS product is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex 
for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex Group USA, Inc. 
and its worldwide affiliates will honor this International Warranty.
Saved rides are listed by date and time displays. The time, distance, average 
speed, average pace, calories burned, and average heart rate for the ride are 
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.
   To view ride details, press p or q to choose a ride, then press ENTER.
The ride details screen is displayed. You can view all of the data saved from 
Speedometer mode.
rEvIEW WorkoUT  oNlINEA free Timex® Trainer account powered by Training Peaks™ provides useful tools 
for saving and viewing ride data and organizing your training schedule based on 
your goals.
1.  In a Web browser, navigate to timexironman.com/deviceagent
2.  Click Create Account  link at top.
3.  Enter your information and click Submit.
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Please note that Timex may, at its option, repair your Timex® product by 
installing new or thoroughly reconditioned and inspected components or 
replace it with an identical or similar model.
ImPorTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS 
OR DAMAGES TO YOUR PRODUCT:  
1.  after the warranty period expires;
2.     if the product 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, mounting bracket, sensor 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 PURPOSE.
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 
limitations 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 an\
d 
state to state.
To obtain warranty service, please return your GPS product to Timex, one of its 
affiliates or the Timex retailer where the GPS product was purchased, together 
with a completed original Repair Coupon or, in the U.S. and Canada only, the 
completed original Repair Coupon or a written statement identifying your\
 name, 
address, telephone number and date and place of purchase. Please include 
the following with your GPS watch to cover postage and handling (this i\
s not a 
repair charge): a US$ 8.00 check or money order in the U.S.; a CAN$7.00 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 
ANY ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT. 
For the U.S., please call 1-800-328-2677 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 
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