Timex 1440 Sports Watch User Manual

Timex 1440 Sports Watch User Manual

EXTENDED WARRANTY

Available in the U.S. only. Extend your warranty for an additional 4 years from the date of purchase for $5. You can pay with AMEX, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard by calling 1 800-448-4639 during normal business hours. Payment must be made within 30 days of purchase. Name, address, telephone number, purchase date, and 5-digit model number required. You can also mail a check for $5 to Timex Extended Warranty, P.O. Box 1676, Dept. EF, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Please read the instructions carefully to understand how to operate your Timex® watch. Your model may not have all of the features described in this booklet.

FEATURES AND BASIC OPERATION

• Time with 12- or 24-hour format
• Day of the week and date display in M-D or D-M format
• Automatic time/date setting and synchronization to the atomic clock via radio signals broadcast from the U.S., U. K., Germany, or Japan
• Optional hourly chime
• 24-hour chronograph with split time display
• 24-hour countdown timer
• Daily alarm
• INDIGLO® night-light with NIGHT-MODE® feature

Press MODE repeatedly to step through modes: Chrono, Timer, and Alarm. Press MODE to exit the current mode and return to Time mode.

ATOMIC CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION

The watch sets itself and maintains synchronization with the atomic clock by receiving one of several radio signals: (Colorado, U.S.), MSF (U.K.), DCF77 (Germany), or JJY (Japan). Watch automatically listens for radio signals daily at 2:00:25 AM.

For the best reception, note the following

• Reception is better outside of buildings or vehicles.
• Inside a building, reception is better at a window.
• Avoid sources of radio interference, such as electronic devices, power lines, and machinery.
• Reception is generally best at night.
• Reception may be adversely affected by hills and mountains.

To activate the receiver and set the watch for the first time

1. Perform the first three steps of the setting procedure in the TIME section to select the city and DST (daylight savings time) setting.
2. Press SET to exit the setting.
3. Press and hold RECEIVE to activate the receiver.
4. The receiver icon flashes to indicate the receiver is on. The signal level is shown at the top of the display, as follows:
5. Place the watch on a flat surface and rotate slowly at 90° to find the best reception. Leave the watch in that position until reception is complete.
6. The receiver icon stops flashing at the end of the reception period. This may take a few minutes. The receiver icon indicates the result:

If reception fails, try to improve reception using the tips above. If unsuccessful, the watch may be set manually using the procedure below.

TIME

Setting the procedure below is necessary to set the watch’s city (time zone) and options. Time and date setting are only necessary if automatic setting by radio broadcast is unsuccessful. To set time, date, and options:

1. With time and day showing, press and hold SET.
2. City code flashes. Press START/STOP to select the city that represents your time zone. See the table below for city codes.
3. Press MODE. DST (daylight savings time) setting flashes. Press START/STOP to select AUTO (obey the setting in the radio signal), ON, or OFF (disregarding the setting in the radio signal for ON/OFF).
4. Press MODE. Hour flashes. Press START/STOP to change the hour (including AM/PM); hold the button to scan values
5. Press MODE. Minutes flash. Press START/STOP to change the minutes
6. Press MODE. Seconds flash. Press START/STOP to set the seconds to zero.
7. Press MODE. Year flashes. Press START/STOP to change the year.
8. Press MODE. Month flashes. Press START/STOP to change the month.
9. Press MODE. Day flashes. Press START/STOP to change the day.
10. Press MODE. Date flashes. Press START/STOP to select M-D (month-day) or D-M (day-month) format.
11. Press MODE. Hourly chime setting flashes. Press START/STOP to select ON/OFF. When ON is selected, watch chimes on every hour.
12. Press MODE. Button beep setting flashes. Press START/STOP to select ON/OFF. When ON is selected, watch beeps for every button press.
13. Press SET, at any step, when done setting.

Press and hold MODE to switch between 12- and 24-hour time formats.
Press SET to view the date. The year is at the top of the display and the date is below.
Press RECEIVE to view the current city.
Press and hold RECEIVE to begin manual reception of time signal, as described in ATOMIC CLOCK
SYNCHRONIZATION section.

CHRONOGRAPH

• This model provides a chronograph (stopwatch) function. Press MODE repeatedly until CHRONO appears.
• To start, press START/STOP. Chrono counts up by hundredths of a second up to one hour, then by seconds up to 24 hours. The Stopwatch icon flashes to indicate Chrono is running.
• To stop, press START/STOP. The Stopwatch icon freezes to indicate Chrono is stopped.
• To resume, press START/STOP, or to reset (clear) chrono, press SET.
• While Chrono is running, press SET to take a lap/split and see your time up to that point. The Chrono display freezes while Chrono continues to run. Press SET to resume the display of running Chrono.
• Chrono continues to run if you exit mode. The Stopwatch icon appears in Time mode.

TIMER
This mode provides a countdown timer with an alert. Press MODE repeatedly until TIMER appears.
To set countdown time:

1. Press SET. Hours flash. Press START/STOP to change hours; hold the button to scan values.
2. Press MODE. Minutes flash. Press START/STOP to change minutes.
3. Press MODE. Seconds flash. Press START/STOP to change the seconds.
4. Press SET, at any step, when done setting.
5. To start the timer, press START/STOP. The timer counts down every second from the countdown time.
6. Hourglass icon flashes to indicate the timer is running.

To pause the countdown, press START/STOP. The Hourglass icon freezes to indicate the timer is stopped. To resume the countdown, press START/STOP, or to reset the countdown, press SET. Watch beeps and night-light flashes when the countdown ends (timer reaches zero). Press any button to silence. Press SET to reset the countdown. The timer continues to run if you exit mode. The Hourglass icon appears in Time mode

ALARM
Watch has a daily alarm. Press MODE repeatedly until ALARM appears.
To set alarm:

1. Press SET. Hour flashes. Press START/STOP to change the hour (including AM/PM); hold the button to scan values.
2. Press MODE. Minutes flash. Press START/STOP to change minutes.
3. Press SET, at any step, when done setting. The alarm is automatically turned on upon setting.

To turn the alarm on/off, press START/STOP
The alarm clock icon appears when the alarm is on in this mode and in Time mode. When the alarm sounds, the night-light flashes. Press any button to silence. If no button is pressed, the alarm will sound for 20 seconds.
The alarm repeats daily unless turned off.

INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT WITH NIGHT-MODE® FEATURE
Press the INDIGLO® button to illuminate the watch display for 3 seconds. Electroluminescent technology used in the INDIGLO® night-light illuminates watches on display at night and in low light conditions. Press and hold the INDIGLO® button for 3 seconds to activate the NIGHT-MODE® feature. The moon icon will appear in Time mode. The feature causes any button press to activate the INDIGLO® nightlight for 3 seconds. NIGHT-MODE® feature may be deactivated by pressing and holding the INDIGLO® button again for 3 seconds. Remember to deactivate the NIGHT-MODE® feature to maximize battery life.

WATER RESISTANCE

If your watch is water-resistant, meter marking or ( ) is indicated. pounds per square inch absolute

Water-Resistance Depth p.s.i.a.
Water Pressure Below Surface

• 30m/98ft 60
• 50m/164ft 86
• 100m/328ft 160

WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS UNDER WATER.

1. The watch is water-resistant only as long as the lens, push buttons and case remain intact.
2. The watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.
3. Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.

BATTERY
Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweler replace the battery. The battery type is on the watch’s back. If present, push/short the internal reset switch after replacing the battery. Battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage; battery life may vary depending on actual usage. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN A FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

BRACELET ADJUSTMENT
FOLDOVER CLASP BRACELET
Find a spring bar that connects the bracelet to the clasp. Using a pointed tool (Fig. 1), push the spring bar in and gently twist the bracelet to disengage. Determine wrist size, then insert the spring bar in the correct bottom hole (Fig. 2).
Push down on the spring bar, align it with the top hole, and release it to lock in place (Fig. 3).

BRACELET LINK REMOVAL
Removing Links: Place the bracelet upright and insert the pointed tool in the opening of the link. Push the pin forcefully in the direction of the arrow until the link is detached (pins are designed to be difficult to remove). Repeat until the desired number of links are removed. Reassembly: Rejoin bracelet parts. Push the pin back into a link in the opposite direction of the arrow. Press the pin down securely into the bracelet until it is flush.

SOLID LINK BRACELET
Removing Links: Using a very small screwdriver, remove screws by turning counterclockwise. Repeat until the desired number of links are removed. Do not remove links adjacent to the clasp. Reassembly: Rejoin the bracelet parts and insert a screw at the end of the opening where it was removed. Turn the screw clockwise until tight and flush with the bracelet.

TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

(U.S. – LIMITED WARRANTY – PLEASE SEE FRONT OF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
FOR TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER)
Your TIMEX® watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex Corporation for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex 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 or similar model.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGES TO YOUR WATCH:

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, watch 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 Watch Repair Coupon or, in the U.S. and Canada only, the completed original Watch the Repair Coupon or a written statement identifying your name, address, telephone number, and the date and place of purchase. Please include the following with your watch to cover postage and handling (this is not a repair charge): a US$ 7.00 check or money order in the U.S.; a CAN$6.00 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 A SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLES OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT.

For the U.S., please call 1-800-448-4639 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 Bahamas, call 501-370-5775 (U.S.). For Asia, call 852-2815-0091. For the U.K., call 44 020 8687 9620. For Portugal, call 351 212 946 017. For France, call 33 3 81 63 42 00. For Germany, call 49 7 231 494140. For the Middle East and Africa, call 971-4-310850. For other areas, please contact your local Timex retailer or Timex distributor for warranty information. In Canada, the U.S., and in# certain other locations, participating Timex retailers can provide you with a postage-paid, pre- addressed Watch Repair Mailer for your convenience in obtaining factory service. ©2006 Timex Corporation. TIMEX and NIGHT-MODE are registered trademarks of Timex Corporation. INDIGLO is a registered
trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the US. and other countries.

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