Timex WS4 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
TIMEX®EXPEDITION®WS4™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WATCH FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Altimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Barometer . . . ....

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TIME MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  Setting the Time and Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 
ALTIMETER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  Operating the Altimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INTRODUCTIONSome of the best places on the planet are the hardest to get to. Your new 
Timex®Expedition®WS4™watch will help you get there.  
Equipped with essential outdoor features, the WS4™watch takes a fresh 
approach to wrist-top adventure instruments. The large, wide-screen dash-
board displays key information at a glance, without flipping through modes. 
The WS4
™watch utilizes advanced sensors that have precision accuracy, and 
coupled with the intuitive user-interface, you can rely on it to give...

TIMEX®EXPEDITION®WS4™
“Remember, your WS4 is no substitute for sound judgment. Sound  judgment comes from experience, and the only way to gain experienceis to put in the time. Enjoy your new instrument, yet keep in mind it islike a pet dog that needs exercise. Take it outdoors and put it and yourself through the paces.” 
-Conrad Anker World-Renowned MountaineerTimex
®Expedition®Brand Ambassador
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START/SPLIT 
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INDIGLO
® BUTTON 
SET 
(DONE) 
MODE 
(NEXT)  STOP/RESET 
(-) 
TIME OF...

 Altitude alarm. 
 Five user-set, customizable altitude reference points.
Barometer
 Tracks high, low and current pressure as well as sea level pressure.
 Displays sea level pressure changes in a graph.
 Operating range from 300 to 1100 mbar (9 to 32.5 inHg)
 Displays a weather forecast graphic.  
Temperature 
 Shows the temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Operating range from 14° to 122° F (-10° to 50°C) 
Compass 
 Includes the heading in both number format and a digital compass needle.
 Can...

QUICK STARTThe next three pages will give you the basics you need to get your watch up 
and running in under 5 minutes. Continue reading for full instructions. 
Setting the Time and Date 
1. Press MODE until time of day appears. 
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting values for time zone, time, date, sounds, and measurement units. 
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
5. Press SET (DONE) to finish. 
Calibrating...

5. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting values. 
6. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
7. Press SET (DONE). 8. To complete calibration for the selected reference, hold STOP/RESET until watch beeps. 
Once you have set the altitude or barometer, then you will need to synchronize 
the weather icon to current weather conditions. 
1. In CAL mode, press SET to begin calibration. 
2. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to scroll to WEATHER.
3. Press...

 When in Time of Day Mode, press STOP/RESET to choose among the  following display options: Date, Altitude, or Barometric Pressure.
ALTIMETER MODEYour watch allows you to track current, peak, and accumulated altitude as well
as time spent at or above a target altitude. This mode also includes an alarm if
you want to be alerted when you go above an altitude of your choosing. You
should calibrate the altimeter before first use (see page 38). 
Operating the Altimeter 
Once in Altimeter Mode, the WS4
™watch...