Timex Health Touch Plus User Manual

Heart Rate + Walk Sensor
HEARTRA TE STEPS
DISTANCE
PACE CALORIES
BURNED
HEALTH TOUCH
™  PLUS  

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features........................................................................\
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Basic Operation ........................................................................\
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Getting Started ........................................................................\
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What is your Optimal Heart Rate...

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HEALTH TOUCH™ PLUS USER GUIDE
INTRODUCING YOUR TIMEX® HEALTH TOUCH™ PLUS WATCH
The Timex Health Touch™ Plus watch is a powerful tool to help you take control of your workout \
program to achieve your fitness goals. 
Use the contact heart rate monitor to help measure your workout intensity for maximum efficie\
ncy. You can set a target heart rate zone that will help you work out at just the right heart rate to meet your goals, whether you are training for a 5K or trying to lose weight. 
Use the Workout...

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GETTING STARTED
WHAT IS YOUR OPTIMAL HEART RATE?
Your fitness goals determine what your optimal heart rate should be; the heart rate zone you want to target for burning fat is different from the zone you should target for endurance training. 
Use the charts below to estimate your optimal heart rate zone based on your gender, age, and goals. Working out	at	the	Aerobic	Base	level	of	intensity	(in	the	middle	of	the	charts)	will	help	you	burn	fat	and	build	aerobic	endurance. However, you can also use the...

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SETTING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Configuring	your	personal	information	in	Setup	mode	is	critical	to	make	sure	you	get	the	most	accurate	 data from the Health Touch™ Plus watch. Your age, gender, weight, height, and stride length are used to calcu-late distance, pace, and calories burned. The target heart rate zone limits make sure that you are operating at maximum efficiency for your chosen fitness goals. 
1.	 Press	MODE	until	SETUP	displays.	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	until	PERSON	displays. 	
3.	 Hold...

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Turn	off	the	heart	rate	monitor	by	changing	the	system	preferences. 	See	SETTING	SYSTEM	PREFERENCES.	 
While	the	heart	rate	monitor	is	locked, 	you	can	override	the	lock	for	15	seconds. 	During	this	time,	you	can	acquire	a	heart	rate	measurement	one	time. 	There	are	two	ways	to	temporarily	override	the	lock: 	
•	 In	Time	of	Day	mode, 	press	SET.	
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If	you	try	to	acquire	a	heart	rate	measurement	while	the	heart	rate	monitor	is	locked, 	HRM	OFF	displays.	While	this	message	is	on	screen, 	press...

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VIEWING WORKOUTS
1.	 Press	MODE	until	REVIEW	displays.	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	to	select	a	workout	to	view. 	
3.	 Press	SET	to	scroll	through	data	saved	for	the	selected	workout. 	
4.	 Press	MODE	to	exit.	
TIMER MODE
Use	Timer	mode	to	set	a	fixed	time	to	perform	a	specific	workout	activity. 	For	example,	you	might	want	to	spend forty minutes cross-training on an elliptical machine in the middle of your 5K training week. Using the Timer will help ensure you do not over- or under-train. 
You can...

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NOTE:	Choose	HRM	OFF	if	you	will	be	swimming	or	in	other	very	wet	conditions,	to	prevent	the	heart	rate	monitor from accidentally taking false readings. You can temporarily unlock the heart rate monitor by  pressing	SET	on	the	Time	of	Day	screen.	
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Button	beep	–	Choose	BEEP	ON	to	enable	a	beep	every	time	you	press	a	button	on	the	watch. 	Choose	BEEP	OFF	to	disable	this	feature.	
To	set	system	preferences:	
1.	 Press	MODE	until	SETUP	displays. 	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	select	SYSTEM. 	
3....

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INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT FEATURE
1.	 Press	INDIGLO®  button to activate the night-light for several seconds. 
2.	 While	night-light	is	on,	press	any	button	to	keep	the	light	on	for	an	additional	few	seconds. 	
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The Health Touch™	Plus	watch	uses	one	CR2032	battery.	
Change	the	battery	if	the	display	fades	and	becomes	hard	to	read. 	
To	change	the	battery	in	your	watch,	you	will	need:
•	 A	small	Phillips-head	screwdriver
•	 A	pair	of	tweezers
TIP:	Changing	the	battery	requires	manipulation...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEST PRACTICES FOR ACQUIRING HEART RATE
Follow	these	recommendations	to	minimize	problems	acquiring	your	heart	rate.	
•	 Make	sure	your	wrist	and	index	finger	are	clean	and	free	from	dirt, 	oils,	or	lotions. 	
•	 Make	sure	the	Health	 Touch™ Plus watch is strapped snugly to your wrist. 
•	 Make	sure	the	metal	plate	on	the	back	of	the	watch	lies	flat	against	your	wrist. 	
•	 Wear	the	watch	for	at	least	five	minutes	before	attempting	to	measure	your	heart	rate. 	
•	 Stay	still,	relax...