TIMEX W-232 Watch Instructions

TIMEX W-232 Watch

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 or 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.

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR TIMEX® WATCH.

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 instructions carefully to understand how to operate your Timex® watch. Your model may not have all of the features described in this booklet.

START WATCH

Remove guard from crown and push in.

• For the easiest operation, set the day and time first, then set the date.

SET DAY AND TIME

Pull the Crown out to position C. Turn the Crown clockwise or counter- clockwise to advance to the correct day and time. Day Hand will advance 1 day at midnight for each complete 24-hour cycle. When done, push the Crown back to position A. Quick-set Option (If your watch does not have a 24-Hour Hand): You can also quick-set Day Hand by pulling the Crown out to middle position B and turning clockwise to the correct day. When done, push the Crown back to position A. Note the correct time of day (A.M. or P.M.) to ensure the date changes at Midnight rather than Noon. (see “24-Hour Hand”, below)

SET DATE

Pull the Crown out to middle position B and turn counterclockwise to the correct date. When done, push Crown back to position A. For months with fewer than 31 days, reset the date at month-end.

**24-HOUR HAND***

24-HOUR HAND indicates the current time on a 24-hour scale. When setting the watch, this hand can help determine A.M. or P.M. For example, when the Hour and Minute hand indicate 10 P.M., the 24-Hour hand would indicate “22”. At 10 A.M, the 24-hour hand would indicate “10”.

• The 24-hour feature is not available on all watch styles

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 spring bar, align it with the top hole and release to lock it in place (Fig. 3).

BRACELET LINK REMOVAL

• Removing Links: Place the bracelet upright and insert the pointed tool in the opening of link. Push 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 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 bracelet parts and insert a screw in the end of the opening where it was removed. Turn the screw clockwise until tight and flush with the bracelet.

WATER RESISTANCE

If your watch is water-resistant, meter marking or ( ) is indicated.

• pounds per square inch absolute

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 watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.

BATTERY

Timex strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweller 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 BATTERY IN FIRE. DO NOT RECHARGE. KEEP LOOSE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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 ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex and its worldwide affiliates will honour 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 INSTEAD 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 Repair Coupon or a written statement identifying your name, address, telephone number and 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 ARTICLE 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 is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation.

References

• Watches from Timex | Digital, Analog, & Water Resistant Watches | Timex US

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