TIMEX W209 Traditional 30 Lap Watch Instructions

: June 17, 2024
: Timex

Table of Contents

TIMEX W209 Traditional 30 Lap Watch
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
EXTENDED WARRANTY
FEATURES
BASIC OPERATION
CHRONOGRAPH
TIMER
OCCASION
ALARM
WATER AND SHOCK RESISTANCE
BATTERY
TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
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TIMEX W209 Traditional 30 Lap Watch

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Product Information

Specifications

Model Number: 00057 W209
Water-Resistance Depth: 30m/98ft
Shock-Resistance: Yes
Battery Type: Indicated on case back
Alarm: Three alarms with different alert melodies

Features

Chronograph (stopwatch) function
Countdown timer with alert
Water and shock resistance
Multiple alarms

Basic Operation
The watch has a MODE button which is used to navigate through different modes and activate various functions. The button functions may vary, but the operations remain the same.

Product Usage Instructions

Time Mode
To adjust the time, date, and other options:

Press the MODE button until TIME appears on the display.
Press the appropriate buttons to adjust the desired settings.
Press DONE to save the changes.

Chronograph Mode
The chronograph mode provides a stopwatch function. To use the chronograph:

Press the MODE button until CHRONO appears on the display.
To start the stopwatch, press START/STOP.
To record a lap time, press LAP/SPLIT.
To stop the stopwatch, press START/STOP again.
Press MODE to release the display and show the running Chrono immediately.

Timer Mode
The timer mode provides a countdown timer with an alert. To use the timer:

Press the MODE button repeatedly until TIMER appears on the display.
To set the countdown time:
Press SEPT.
Use the appropriate buttons to adjust the hours, minutes, and seconds.
Press DONE at any step when done setting.
The watch will beep and the night light will flash when the countdown ends (the timer reaches zero).
Press any button to silence the alarm.
If REPEAT AT END is selected, the timer will repeat the countdown indefinitely.
The timer will continue to run if you exit the mode.

Occasion Mode
The occasion mode allows you to set reminders for specific events. To set an occasion:

TIP:
For a reminder at the end of every month, set BILL-MO for the first of the month and alert one day prior.

Alarm Mode
The watch has three alarms with different alert melodies. To set an alarm:

Press the MODE button several times until ALM 1, ALM 2, or ALM 3 appears on the display.
To adjust an alarm:
Press SEPT.
Use the appropriate buttons to adjust the hours and minutes.
Press DONE at any step when done setting.

Water and Shock Resistance
The watch is water-resistant and shock-resistant. However, there are certain precautions to keep in mind:

Do not press any buttons underwater to maintain water-resistance.
Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
The watch is not suitable for diving.
Shock resistance will be indicated on the watch face or case back.
Avoid damaging the crystal/lens to maintain shock resistance.

Battery
Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweller replace the battery. When replacing the battery, push the reset button if applicable. The battery type is indicated on the caseback. Battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage, so actual battery life may vary.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

FAQ

Q: How do I adjust the time on my watch?
A: To adjust the time, press the MODE button until TIME appears on the display. Use the appropriate buttons to adjust the hours, minutes, and other settings. Press DONE to save the changes.
Q: Can I use this watch for diving?
A: No, the watch is not suitable for diving. It is water-resistant but not designed for underwater use.
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: The battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage. Actual battery life may vary depending on how the watch is used.

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WARNING

INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
Remove and immediately dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep them away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate them.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
Call a local poison control centre for treatment information.
Battery number, Lithium Metal (CRXXXX series) or Silver Oxide (SRXXXXX Series).
Nominal battery voltage, Lithium Metal (CRXXXX series) 3.0 V or Silver Oxide (SRXXXXX Series) 1.5 V.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (Lithium Metal (CRXXXX series) 158°F (70 ºC) or Silver Oxide (SRXXXXX Series) 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period according to local regulations.
Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries and keep them away from children.

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

Time with 12- or 24-hour format
Date with MM-DD or DD.MM format
3 time zones
Optional hourly chime
100-hour chronograph with memory for 30 laps/splits
24-hour countdown timer (count down and stop or repeat)
Occasion reminders
3 daily/weekday/weekend alarms with a 5-minute backup
Customizable mode set (Select “HIDE” for unwanted modes – they are removed from the mode sequence)
INDIGLO® night-light with NIGHT-MODE® feature

Press MODE repeatedly to step through modes: Chrono, Timer, Occasion, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, and Alarm 3. Press MODE to exit the current mode and return to Time mode.

BASIC OPERATION

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Button functions are shown with secondary functions in parentheses. Watch displays may vary. Button operations are the same.

TIME
To set time, date, and options:

With time and date showing, press and hold SET·RECALL.
Current time zone (1, 2, or 3) flashes. Press + or – to select the time zone to set, if desired.
Press NEXT. Hour flashes. Press + or – to change the hour (including AM/PM); hold the button to scan values
Press NEXT. Minutes flash. Press + or – to change minutes
Press NEXT. Seconds flash. Press + or – to set seconds to zero.
Press NEXT. Month flashes. Press + or – to change the month.
Press NEXT. Day flashes. Press + or – to change the day.
Press NEXT. Year flashes. Press + or – to change the year.
Press NEXT to set options. Press + or – to change the value and then press NEXT to go to the next option. Press DONE at any step to exit and save settings. Available options are 12- or 24-hour time format, MM-DD or DD.MM date format, hourly chime beep for button presses, mode customization set (Select “HIDE” for unwanted modes – they are removed from mode sequence).

If you hide a mode, you can turn it back on later using the procedure above.
Press START·SPLIT once and hold to see 2nd time zone. Press START·SPLIT twice and hold to see the third time zone. Continue to hold the button for 4 seconds to switch to the displayed time zone.
Press and hold STOP·RESET to see the next upcoming occasion (see description of Occasion mode). Release and immediately press and hold again to see subsequent occasions.

CHRONOGRAPH

This model provides a chronograph (stopwatch) function. Press MODE to go to Chrono mode.
To start, press START·SPLIT. Chrono counts up by hundredths of a second up to one hour, then by seconds up to 100 hours. The Stopwatch icon flashes to indicate Chrono is running.
To stop, press STOP·RESET. The Stopwatch icon freezes to indicate Chrono is stopped.
To resume, press START·SPLIT, or to reset (clear) chrono, press and hold STOP·RESET.
When Chrono is already running, Chrono continues to run if you exit mode. The Stopwatch icon appears in TIME mode.
While Chrono is running, press START·SPLIT to take a split. Lap and split times will be displayed with the lap number.
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To recall split times during or after a workout, press SET·RECALL. Then, press + or – to step through splits. Press DONE to exit.
To set the display format, press SET·RECALL while Chrono is reset. Then, press + or – to select the desired format. Press DONE to exit.

NOTES:

When a split is taken, times are frozen on the display for 10 seconds. Press MODE to release the display and show the running Chrono immediately.
Press NEXT to switch between recall and format settings.

TIMER

Timer mode provides a countdown timer with an alert. Press MODE repeatedly until TIMER appears.

To set countdown time:

Press SET·RECALL. Hours flash. Press + or – to change hours; hold the button to scan values.
Press NEXT. Minutes flash. Press + or – to change minutes.
Press NEXT. Seconds flash. Press + or – to change seconds.
Press NEXT. Action at the end of the countdown flashes. Press + or – to select STOP or REPEAT, indicated by the hourglass icon with an arrow .
Press DONE at any step when done setting.

To start the timer, press START·SPLIT. The timer counts down every second from the countdown time. The hourglass icon flashes to indicate the timer is running.
To pause the countdown, press STOP·RESET. The Hourglass icon freezes to indicate the timer is stopped.
To resume the countdown, press START·SPLIT, or to reset the countdown, press STOP·RESET.
Watch beeps and night-light flashes when the countdown ends (timer reaches zero). Press any button to silence. If REPEAT AT END is selected, the timer repeats the countdown indefinitely.
The timer continues to run if you exit mode. The Hourglass icon appears in Time mode.

OCCASION

Occasion mode allows you to set reminders for occasions, like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and appointments. Press MODE repeatedly until OCCASN appears. Today’s date is shown with today’s occasion in the top line. Press START·SPLIT or STOP·RESET to move forward or backward through dates respectively. The occasion for a displayed date is always shown. Non-recurring occasions may be set for dates up to one year in advance.

To set occasion:

Press START·SPLIT or STOP·RESET to select the desired date; hold the button to scan dates.
Press SET·RECALL. Occasion flashes, if no occasion is selected then NONE flashes. Press + or – to change the occasion. ANNIV, BDAY, BILL-YR, and HOLI-YR repeat yearly and BILL-MO repeats monthly.
To set occasions for other dates, press NEXT. Date flashes. Press + or – to change the date; hold the button to scan values. The occasion for a displayed date is always shown.
Press NEXT to set the occasion for a displayed date, as in step 2.
Press DONE at any step when done setting.

Occasion Reminders
Watch alerts you of occasions at 8:00 AM on the day of the occasion. You may choose to receive no alert or an alert at a different time or day. You may choose different alerts for each occasion type. For, all birthdays may alert one day prior while all holidays may have no alert.

To set occasion reminder alerts:

Go to today’s date by pressing START·SPLIT or STOP·RESET to scan dates. You may also go to today’s date by simply entering Occasion mode.
From today’s date, press STOP·RESET to go to ALERT SETUP.
Press SET·RECALL. Occasion type flashes. Press + or – to select the occasion type. Your settings will affect all occasions of the selected type.
Press NEXT. Alert status (ON/OFF) flashes. Press + or – to turn the alert on or off for the selected occasion type. If OFF is selected, the next 4 steps are skipped.
Press NEXT. Alert time hour flashes. Press + or – to change hour; hold the button to scan values.
Press NEXT. Alert time minutes flash. Press + or – to change minutes.
Press NEXT. AM/PM flashes if in 12-hour time format. Press + or – to change.
Press NEXT. Alert day flashes. Press + or – to set an alert for 0 – 9 days before the occasion.
To set alerts for other occasion types, press NEXT. Occasion type flashes. Select the occasion type as in step 3 and continue with the setting procedure.
Press DONE at any step when done setting.

The hand icon appears when the displayed occasion type has a reminder alert. When the alert sounds in Time mode, the hand icon flashes. Press any button to silence. See Time mode for instructions on viewing upcoming occasions.

TIP:
For reminder at the end of every month, set BILL-MO for the first of the month and alert one day prior.

ALARM

The watch has three alarms. Press MODE repeatedly until ALM 1, ALM 2, or ALM 3 appears.

To set alarm:

Press SET·RECALL. Hour flashes. Press + or – to change hour; hold the button to scan values.
Press NEXT. Minutes flash. Press + or – to change minutes.
Press NEXT. AM/PM flashes if in 12-hour time format. Press + or – to change.
Press NEXT. Alarm day setting flashes. Press + or – to select DAILY, WKDAYS, or WKENDS.
Press DONE at any step when done setting.

To turn the alarm on/off, press START·SPLIT.

The alarm clock icon appears when the alarm is on in this mode and in Time mode.

INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT WITH NIGHT-MODE® FEATURE
Press the INDIGLO® button to illuminate the watch display for 2 – 3 seconds (5 – 6 seconds while setting). Electroluminescent technology used in the INDIGLO® night-light illuminates the entire watch face at night and in low light conditions. Any button pressed while the INDIGLO® night- light is on keep it on.

Press and hold the INDIGLO® button for 4 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® night light for 3 seconds. NIGHT-MODE® feature may be deactivated by pressing and holding the INDIGLO® button again for 4 seconds, or it automatically deactivates after 8 hours.

WATER AND SHOCK RESISTANCE

If your watch is water-resistant, meter marking or ( ) indicates TIMEX-W209-Traditional-30-Lap-Watch-fig- 10

pounds per square inch absolute

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

The watch is water-resistant only as long as the lens, push buttons and case remain intact.
The watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.
Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
Shock resistance will be indicated on the watch face or case back. Watches are designed to pass the ISO test for shock resistance. However, care should be taken to avoid damaging the crystal/lens.

BATTERY

Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweller replace the battery. If applicable, push the reset button when replacing the battery. Battery type is indicated on caseback. Battery life estimates are based on certain assumptions regarding usage; battery life may vary depending on actual usage.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

http://www.timex.com/productWarranty.html.

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