Timex Health Touch Plus User Manual

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HEALTH TOUCH
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							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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Setting your Personal Data........................................................................\
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Getting your Heart Rate........................................................................\
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Workout Mode ........................................................................\
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Starting, Stopping, and Saving a Workout ........................................................................\
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Review Mode ........................................................................\
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Viewing Workouts  ........................................................................\
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Timer Mode ........................................................................\
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Setting the Timer ........................................................................\
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Starting, Stopping, and Resetting the Timer ........................................................................\
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Alarm Mode  ........................................................................\
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Setting  the Alarm ........................................................................\
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Turning the Alarm On and Off ........................................................................\
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Setup Mode ........................................................................\
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Setting System Preferences ........................................................................\
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Setting Personal Data........................................................................\
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Setting Goals ........................................................................\
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Setting the Clock and Feature Set........................................................................\
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INDIGLO® Night-Light Feature ........................................................................\
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Battery Replacement ........................................................................\
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Removing the Battery  ........................................................................\
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Replacing the Battery ........................................................................\
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Best Practices for Acquiring Heart Rate ........................................................................\
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Further Actions for Acquiring Heart Rate ........................................................................\
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Water Resistance ........................................................................\
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Warranty & Service ........................................................................\
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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 mode on the Health Touch™ Plus to measure and record how far you have run, your pace, your heart rate, and how many calories you have burned. Review this data later to track how your workouts improve. 
FEATURES
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Time/date	(two	time	zones	•	12/24	hour	format	•	MMDD/DDMM	date	format	•	automatic	leap	year	adjust-ment)
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Walk	sensor	(activate	while	in	 Workout	mode	•	counts	steps	until	workout	is	stopped	•	calculate	distance	and  pace based on step count and stride length)
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Contact	heart	rate	monitor	(acquire	heart	rate	in	any	mode	•	capture	heart	rate	for	a	precise	point	in	time	•	alerts	when	outside	target	zone	•	one-touch	operation)
•	 Goals	(steps	•	distance	•	alert	when	goal	is	reached)
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Workout	(simple	stopwatch	operation	times	up	to	99:59:59	•	distance	up	to	63.13	mi/99.99	km	•	step	count	up	to	99,999	•	calories	burned	up	to	9999	•	pace	in	minutes	mi/km	•	compare	against	goals	•	 average heart rate)
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Review	(store	up	to	7	workouts	•	view	data	tracked	in	workout	mode	•	watch	automatically	replaces	 oldest workout with newest when memory is full)
•	 Timer	(up	to	99:59:59	countdown	•	alert	sounds	when	timer	runs	out)	
•	 Alarm	(set	alarm	to	sound	at	same	time	daily	•	audible	alarm	at	set	time)
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Setup	(configure	personal	settings	for	maximum	accuracy	•	sensors	on/off	•	imperial/metric	units	•	step	and distance goals)
•	 INDIGLO®	night-light	(illuminate	watch	face	for	4	seconds)
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Full	On/Full	Off	mode	(Full	On	provides	access	to	all	watch	features	•	Full	Off	allows	simplified	operation	from	 Time	of	Day	screen)
BASIC OPERATION
SET Press	to	scroll	through	workout	data	or	temporarily	unlock	heart	rate	monitor	OR	hold	to	enter	settings	screens
MODE Scroll	through	watch	modes	or	settings	screens
INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT or BUTTON Turn on night-light or increase values in settings screens
START/STOP/RESET Press to start or stop the stopwatch, activate or deactivate the alarm, view second time zone, or decrease values	in	settings	screens	OR	hold	to	reset	the	stopwatch	or	change	primary	time	zone	display
START/ STOP/ RESET 
INDIGLO® BUTTON SET
MODESTART/ STOP/ RESET 
INDIGLO® BUTTON SET
MODE 
						

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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 Health Touch™ Plus watch to tailor your target heart rate zone for more specific values appropriate to your current fitness level and y\
our fitness goals.
Enter	the	lesser	value	in	ZONE-LO	and	the	greater	value	in	ZONE-HI	when	setting	your	personal	data. 	See  SETTING	YOUR	PERSONAL	DATA. 	
NOTE:	Values	on	these	charts	are	based	on	a	percentage	of	your	maximum	heart	rate	(MHR). 	Consult	your	doctor before beginning an exercise program and to confirm the heart rate zone that is right for you.
  
						

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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	SET	until	AGE	displays.	
4.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	your	age.
5.	 Press	MODE	until	GENDER	displays.
6.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	select	MALE	or	FEMALE.
7.		
Continue	pressing	MODE, 	INDIGLO	(+),	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	upper	target	zone	limit, 	lower	target zone limit, weight, height, and stride length. 
8.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
SETTING STRIDE LENGTH MANUALLY
By	default,	stride	length	is	calculated	automatically	based	on	your	gender, 	weight,	and	height. 		If	the	distance	recorded by the watch does not match the distance you have actually traveled, you can set the stride length manually for more accurate measurements. 
If	the	distances	measured	by	the	watch	are	shorter	than	the	distances	traveled, 	increase	your	stride	length	setting.	If	the	distances	measured	by	the	watch	are	longer	than	the	distances	traveled, 	decrease	your	stride	length setting. 
1.	 Access	PERSON	settings,	and	then	press	MODE	until	STRIDE	displays. 	
2.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	to	select	MANUAL,	and	then	press	MODE.	
3.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	adjust	your	stride	length. 	
4.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
GETTING YOUR HEART RATE
You can use the Health Touch™ Plus contact heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate and compare it to the target heart rate zone limit you set when you configured your personal data. 
When	you	acquire	your	heart	rate, 	the	watch	will	alert	you	if	your	measured	heart	rate	is	outside	of	your	target	zone.	A	message	will	also	tell	you	whether	your	heart	rate	is	above	or	below	your	target	zone, 	prompting	you	to intensify or relax your efforts to stay in-zone. 
You	can	acquire	your	heart	rate	at	any	time	in	any	mode.	
If	you	measure	your	heart	rate	while	a	workout	is	active,	the	data	is	factored	in	to	the	average	heart	rate	for	the workout. When you reset the workout, this average is saved and you can view it in Review mode. See	REVIEW	MODE.	
1.	 Strap	the	watch	snugly	around	your	wrist. 	
2.		
With	your	index	finger, 	touch	the	steel	ring	around	the	watch	face	for about 5-8 seconds. 
The g icon flashes while your heart rate is measured. 
3.		
When	measurement	is	complete, 	your	current	heart	rate	is	dis-played in beats per minute and as a percentage of your estimated maximum heart rate.
  
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If	your	heart	rate	is	less	than	the	lower	limit	of	your	target	zone, 	the	watch	beeps	twice	and	ZONE-LO	displays.	Increase	your	workout	intensity	to	raise	your	heart	rate	above	the	lower	target	zone	limit. 	
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If	your	heart	rate	is	more	than	the	upper	limit	of	your	target	zone, 	the	watch	beeps	twice	and	ZONE-HI	
displays. Relax your workout intensity to lower your heart rate below the upper target zone limit. 
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If	your	heart	rate	is	within	the	target	zone, 	ZONE-IN	displays.	Maintain	your	workout	intensity	to	stay	in	the	target zone you have set.  
If	you	have	problems	acquiring	a	heart	rate	measurement, 	see	TROUBLESHOOTING.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE HEART RATE MONITOR
If	you	are	in	very	wet	conditions, 	you	can	lock	the	heart	rate	monitor	to	prevent	false	readings. 	                                                                                                   
						

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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	SET.
WORKOUT MODE
The Health Touch™ Plus watch Workout mode times workouts and records data useful for measuring your progress toward your fitness goals. When you begin timing a workout, the walk sensor counts the number of steps you take. The watch factors the number of steps with your personal data such as ge\
nder, height, and weight to determine the distance, calories burned, and other helpful workout information. 
Heart rate measurements are not taken automatically during workout mode. You must touch the steel ring around	the	watch	face	to	acquire	your	heart	rate, 	as	described	in	GETTING	YOUR	HEART	RATE. 	
The	following	data	is	displayed	for	each	workout. 	Press	SET	while	the	workout	is	running	to	select	the	data	to	view.  
•	 Distance	–	Step	count	is	factored	with	stride	length	to	find	distance	in	miles	or	kilometers
•	 Step	count	–	The	number	of	steps	recorded	by	the	walk	sensor
•	 Calories	burned	–	Step	count	is	factored	with	weight	to	find	calories	burned
•	 Pace	–	Step	count	is	factored	with	time	and	stride	length	to	find	minutes	per	mile	or	kilometer
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Progress	toward	goal	–	If	you	have	set	a	step	or	distance	goal	in	Setup	mode, 	the	number	of	steps	or	the	distance	remaining	to	reach	this	goal	is	displayed;	the	watch	beeps	and	GOAL	MET	displays	when	you	have reached your goal
•	 Average	heart	rate	–	The	average	of	all	heart	rate	readings	taken	during	the	workout
•	 Time	–	The	elapsed	time	of	the	workout
NOTE:	If	you	have	turned	off	the	walk	sensor, 	no	data	is	displayed	for	distance,	step	count,	pace,	or	progress	toward goal. 
STARTING, STOPPING, AND SAVING A WORKOUT
1.	 Press	MODE	until	 WORKOUT	displays.	
2.				
Press	START/STOP/RESET. 	
The stopwatch begins timing. The w icon flashes when the stopwatch is running. 
The n icon flashes when the walk sensor is counting steps.
 
 
Press	SET	to	select	workout	data	to	view. 	
3.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	to	stop	the	workout. 	The	w icon is solid when the stopwatch is stopped.
4.	 Hold	START/STOP/RESET	when	workout	is	stopped	to	reset	the	stopwatch	and	save	the	workout. 	
All	workout	data	except	progress	toward	goal	is	saved.	See	REVIEW	MODE for instructions on viewing this data. 
NOTE: The	stop	watch	and	walk	sensor	will	stop	automatically	if	you	are	stationary	for	15	minutes. 	To	resume	your workout press start again to reactivate the stopwatch and walk sensor.
REVIEW MODE
You can review workouts you have saved to see how your workouts improve o\
ver time.  
The Health Touch™	Plus	watch	stores	up	to	seven	workouts. 	If	you	save	a	workout	when	there	are	already	seven workouts in memory, the oldest workout is automatically deleted and replaced with your most\
 recent one. 
Your workouts display from most recent to oldest, and the time and date of each workout displays in the list. 
You	can	view	the	following	data	for	each	workout	in	Review	mode: 	
•	 Distance	in	miles	or	kilometers
•	 Step	count
•	 Calories	burned
•	 Average	pace	in	minutes	per	mile	or	kilometer
•	 Average	heart	rate
•	 Total	workout	time                                                                                                                    
						

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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 measure your heart rate while the timer is running to ensure you are operating within your target heart rate zone. See	GETTING	YOUR	HEART	RATE. 	
SETTING THE TIMER
1.	 Press	MODE	until	 TIMER	displays.	
2.	 Hold	SET	to	begin	setting	the	timer. 	The	hours	digits	flash. 	
3.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	hours, 	and	then	press	MODE	to	select	minutes.	
4.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	minutes. 	
5.	 Continue	pressing	MODE,	INDIGLO	(+),	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	seconds. 	
6.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
STARTING,  STOPPING, AND  RESETTING THE TIMER
1.	 Press	MODE	until	 TIMER	displays.	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	to	start	the	timer. 	The	H icon flashes when the timer is running. 
You can measure your heart rate at any time while the timer is running. 
The watch will beep when the timer has run out. 
3.	 If	you	want	to	stop	the	timer	before	it	has	run	out, 	press	START/STOP/RESET.	
4.	 When	the	timer	is	stopped, 	hold	START/STOP/RESET	to	reset	it. 	
NOTE: No	workout	data	is	saved	when	you	reset	the	timer. 	Use	Workout	mode	to	record	data	for	review. 	See	WORKOUT	MODE.
ALARM MODE
Set	the	alarm	to	prompt	the	Health	Touch™ Plus watch to beep at a specific time each day. 
SETTING THE ALARM
1.	 Press	MODE	until	ALARM	displays.	
2.	 Hold	SET	to	begin	setting	the	alarm. 	The	hours	digits	flash.
3.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	hours, 	and	then	press	MODE	to	select	minutes.
4.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	minutes.
5.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
TURNING THE ALARM ON AND OFF
1.	 Press	MODE	until	 ALARM	displays.	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	to	turn	the	alarm	on	or	off. 	
When the t icon displays, the alarm is armed and will sound at the specified time each day. 
SETUP MODE
SETTING SYSTEM PREFERENCES
You can choose from several settings to help determine how the Health Touch™ Plus watch will collect and display data. 
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Units	–	Choose	to	display	measurements	in	IMPERIAL	units	(miles, 	feet,	inches, 	pounds)	or	METRIC	units	(kilometers, 	centimeters, 	kilograms).	
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Walk	sensor	–	Choose	SENSOR	ON	to	count	steps	with	the	walk	sensor	during	workouts, 	or	SENSOR	OFF	to disable the walk sensor. When the walk sensor is on and active, the n icon displays. 
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Heart	rate	monitor	–	Choose	HRM	ON	to	allow	you	to	measure	your	heart	rate	at	any	time	(the	g icon displays). 	Choose	HRM	OFF	to	prevent	measurement	of	heart	rate	(the	X icon displays).   
						

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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.	 Hold	SET	to	begin	setting	system	preferences.	
4.		
Press	MODE	to	select	the	system	preference	to	set, 	and	press	INDIGLO	(+)	or	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	choose the setting value. 
5.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
SETTING PERSONAL DATA
Precise personal settings are vital to making sure your workout data is as accurate and useful to you as  possible. See	SETTING	YOUR	PERSONAL	DATA. 	
SETTING GOALS
You can set a goal for how many steps or how much distance you want to ac\
hieve during a workout. The Health Touch™ Plus watch will track your progress toward this goal during a workout and will display the\
 steps or distance remaining while the stopwatch is running.  
1.	 Press	MODE	until	SETUP	displays. 	
2.	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	until	GOAL	displays. 	
3.	 Hold	SET	to	begin	setting	goals.	
4.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	or	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	select	STEP	or	DIST. 	
5.	 Press	MODE	to	begin	setting	the	goal	value.	
6.		
Press	MODE	to	switch	between	digits, 	and	press	INDIGLO	(+)	or	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	the	value	for	that digit. 
7.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
SETTING THE CLOCK AND FEATURE SET
You can set the time and date, the format in which time and date display, and the available features of the Health Touch™ Plus watch. 
There are two time zones that you can set. Your primary time zone displays on the time of day screen. Press START/STOP/RESET	to	view	the	alternate	time	zone, 	or	hold	START/STOP/RESET	to	change	primary	time	zones. 	
1.	 Hold	SET	until	SET	TIME	displays.
2.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	choose	the	time	zone	to	set. 	
3.	 Press	MODE.	The	hours	digits	flash. 	
4.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	the	hours, 	and	then	press	MODE	to	select	minutes.	
5.	 Press	INDIGLO	(+)	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	set	the	minutes. 	
6.		
Continue	pressing	MODE, 	INDIGLO	(+),	and	START/STOP/RESET	(-)	to	reset	seconds	and	set	month, 	day,	
year, 	time	format	(12-hour	or	24-hour), 	date	format	(MM-DD	or	DD-MM),	and	FULL	(ON	or	OFF).	
7.	 Press	SET	to	exit.	
TURNING FULL MODE ON AND OFF
The Health Touch™	Plus	watch	has	two	available	modes: 	FULL	ON	and	FULL	OFF.	
FULL	ON	allows	you	to	use	each	mode	on	the	watch	to	its	fullest	 potential;	you	can	use	the	 Workout,	Review,	Timer,	and	Alarm	modes	as	described	in	the	previous	sections. 	Use	this	mode	to	exercise	the	most	control	over your workouts and get the most workout information out of your watch. 
FULL	OFF	provides	a	limited	set	of	features	for	simplified	operation. 	With	FULL	OFF, 	you	can:	
•	 Set	the	time	and	switch	to	FULL	ON
•	 Press	START/STOP/RESET	to	start	or	stop	the	walk	sensor	(the	n icon flashes when walk sensor is on)
•	 Hold	START/STOP/RESET	to	reset	the	walk	sensor
•	 Press	SET	to	toggle	between	the	date	and	step	count	on	the	display
•	 Acquire	your	heart	rate	as	described	in	GETTING	 YOUR	HEART	RATE.	
NOTE:	In	FULL	OFF,	you	cannot	save	step	or	heart	rate	data	for	review. 	WKOUT, 	TIMER, 	REVIEW, 	ALARM	and	SETUP	modes	are	only	available	in	FULL		ON. 
						

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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	of	several	small	parts. 	Change	the	battery	on	a	flat,	 light-colored surface.
REMOVING THE  BATTERY
1.		
On	the	back	of	the	watch, 	use	the	Phillips-head	screwdriver	to	remove	the	four	screws	at	the	corners	of	the back cover. 
2.	 Remove	the	back	cover	and	the	clear	plastic	film	covering	the	battery	compartment. 	
 
 
3.		
Hold	the	watch	interior	in	place	with	your	thumb	and	use	the	tweezers	to	lift	one	of	the	metal	tabs	on	the	battery cover until the cover comes loose. 
      
CR2032
 
 
4.		
Use	the	tweezers	to	grasp	the	tab	on	the	middle	of	the	battery	cover, 	and	carefully	lift	the	cover	off	of	the	battery. 
5.		
Carefully	insert	the	corner	of	the	tweezers	into	the	depression	near	the	battery	and	lever	the	battery	out	of the compartment. 
DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. 
REPLACING THE  BATTERY
1.	 Insert	the	new	battery	with	the	positive	(+)	side	up. 	
2.	 Replace	the	metal	battery	cover	and	press	gently	until	it	snaps	into	place. 	
3.	 Replace	the	clear	plastic	film.	
4.	 Make	sure	the	black	rubber	ring	is	seated	evenly	in	the	groove	around	the	battery	compartment. 	
5.  Replace the back cover of the watch in the same orientation it was in wh\
en you removed it. 
6.	 Use	the	Phillips-head	screwdriver	to	replace	the	four	screws. 	
NOTE:	After	the	battery	is	replaced, 	workout	data	is	deleted.	 
						

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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	your	arms, 	and	rest	them	on	a	stable	surface. 	
•	 Touch	the	soft,	flat	pad	of	your	index	finger	to	the	ring	around	the	watch	face	(not	the	fingertip). 	
•	 Press	gently	to	minimize	muscle	“noise”	that	can	interfere	with	heart	rate	measurement. 	
FURTHER ACTIONS FOR ACQUIRING HEART RATE
If	you	are	observing	the	best	practices	listed	above	and	still	experience	problems	acquiring	your	heart	rate, 	try	these steps. 
•		
Clean	the	steel	ring	around	the	watch	face	and	the	metal	plate	on	the	watch	back	with	a	mild	soap	and	water. 
•	 Lightly	moisten	your	index	finger	with	water. 	
•	 Lightly	moisten	your	wrist	with	water	where	it	contacts	the	back	of	the	watch. 	
•		
If	the	watch	has	been	exposed	to	very	wet	conditions	(such	as	a	swimming	pool	or	shower), 	dry	it	 thoroughly before attempting to measure heart rate. 
WATER RESISTANCE
The Health Touch™	Plus	is	water	resistant	to	50	meters.	
Water-Resistance	Depthp.s.i.a.	*Water	Pressure	Below	Surface
50m	/160ft86
*pounds	per	square	inch	absolute
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER-RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS UNDER WATER. 
•	 Watch	is	water-resistant	only	as	long	as	lens, 	push	buttons,	and	case	remain	intact. 	
•	 Watch	is	not	a	dive	watch	and	should	not	be	used	for	diving. 	
•	 Rinse	watch	with	fresh	water	after	exposure	to	salt	water.	
WARRANTY & SERVICE
Timex	International	Warranty	(U.S.	Limited	Warranty)
Your Timex® Health Touch™	Plus	watch	is	warranted	against	manufacturing	defects	by	 Timex	Group	USA,	Inc.	for	a	period	of	ONE	 YEAR	from	the	original	purchase	date. 	Timex	Group	USA, 	Inc.	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 inspected components or replace it with an identical o\
r similar model. 
IMPORTANT:	PLEASE	NOTE	 THAT	THIS	WARRANTY	DOES	NOT	COVER	DEFECTS	OR	DAMAGES	 TO	YOUR	HEART	RATE	MONITOR:
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, 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 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	Repair	Coupon	or, 	in	the	U.S.	and	Canada	only,