TIMEX 98748QG Expedition Field Mini Watch User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Timex
Table of Contents
TIMEX 98748QG Expedition Field Mini Watch
Product Information
The W217 watch is an analog watch with water and shock resistance features. It is available in different water-resistance depths, including 30m/98ft, 50m/164ft, 100m/328ft, and 200m/656ft. The watch is designed to pass ISO test for shock-resistance. It has an illumination of 700 Lx and can be charged for one day’s operation in 100 minutes.
Product Usage Instructions
- Water-Resistance: To maintain water-resistance, do not press any buttons or pull out the crown under water unless your watch is indicated as 200 meter water-resistant. Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to saltwater. The watch is water-resistant only as long as the lens, push buttons, and case remain intact.
- Shock-Resistance: The watch’s shock-resistance will be indicated on the watch face or caseback. However, care should be taken to avoid damaging the crystal/lens.
- Date Models: To set the time in date models, pull the crown all the way out and turn it to the correct time. Push the crown in to restart. For screw-in setting crown, push the crown in while turning clockwise to tighten. Note the correct time of day (A.M or P.M.) for proper date function. To set the day, pull the crown to the middle position and turn clockwise until the correct day appears. If the day does not change, pull the crown to the out position and turn clockwise or counterclockwise through necessary number of 24 hour periods until the correct day appears. To set the date, turn the crown counterclockwise until the correct date appears. Push the crown in when finished.
- Day/Date Models: To set the current day displayed in the desired language, pull the crown to the middle position and turn it clockwise until the correct day appears. Push the crown in to the A position. If your watch is equipped with a GMT function, you may set the 4th center hand to display a 2nd time zone. Pull the crown out to the B position and turn it clockwise to the correct date. Turn it counterclockwise to the correct 4th hand position for the 2nd time zone you are tracking. Push in the crown to the A position.
- Crown Position: Wearing or storing the watch with the crown in the middle position will cause damage to the movement. Always return the crown to the normal position, or if you wish to save the battery life while storing the watch, leave the crown in the out position.
- Date Function: The date function advances the date between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM. Avoid setting the date during this timeframe. If you attempt to set the date during this time period, rotate the crown at a very slow rate to avoid damaging the watch.
Congratulations on purchasing your TIMEX® watch. Please read these
instructions carefully to understand how to operate your Timex timepiece.
Your watch may not have all of the features described in this booklet. For
more information, please visit: www.timex.com
HOW TO START YOUR WATCH
Quartz Movement: To start your watch remove the plastic guard from under
the crown, then press the crown in against the case. The second hand will
begin advancing in one-second intervals.
Some deep-depth water-resistant watches require the setting crown to be
screwed in to secure water-resistance. If your watch case has a protrusion
with screw threads, the crown must be screwed in after setting the watch.
To screw in, push the crown firmly against the threaded protrusion and hold
in while turning the crown clockwise. Continue to screw in the crown until it
is tight. You will need to unscrew the crown (counter-clockwise) before
pulling it out the next time you want to set your watch.
Solar Movement: The watch includes a solar cell that charges its battery.
Expose the watch in direct sunlight, sunlight through a window, or artificial
(indoor) lighting to charge the battery prior to use. When fully charged, the
watch may function without additional charging for up to 2 months.
To start your watch, remove the plastic guard from under the crown, then press
the crown in against the case. The second hand will begin advancing in one-
second intervals.
Charging happens faster while in direct sunlight and slower when indoors. A
depleted battery may be charged by exposing the dial to sunlight for several
days. Wear watch so that the sleeve does not cover all or part of the dial and
impede charging. Store watch where it will be exposed to light or the battery
will run down and require a full charge. See the table below for more
information.
WARNING: Leaving the watch in direct sunlight or close to a lamp may
cause the watch to become hot. Handle with care.
After many years of use, if the battery becomes unable to charge fully, it may
be replaced with a new rechargeable battery of the same type. Please see
BATTERY section for details.
Illumination (Lx)| Light Source| Environment| Full
Charge from Empty| Charge for One Day’s Operation
---|---|---|---|---
700| Fluorescent Light| Office Lighting| N/A| 100 Minutes
3,000| Incandescent Light| 150W Lamp (8” / 20cm distance)| 60 Hours| 25
Minutes
10,000| Sunlight| Cloudy Weather| 20 Hours| 8 Minutes
100,000| Sunlight| Clear Weather| 5 Hours| 2 Minutes
Hand-wind Movement: To start your watch remove the plastic guard from under the crown, set the Time and Date (if applies) then press the crown in against the case. Slowly turn the crown clock-wise until you feel resistance. You should hear the watch “ticking” and the second hand will begin to move. If the watch stops in the next 24 hours, you should increase the amount of clock- wise turns of the crown during the winding process until you find the watch will work for 24 hours without stopping. You should wind the watch each 24-hour period at approximately the same time of day to ensure the watch does not become fully un-wound and stops. If the watch stops, follow the instructions to set the Time and Date (if applies), and wind to start the watch again.
WATER AND SHOCK RESISTANCE
If your watch is water-resistant, meter marking or (O) is indicated.
Water-Resistance Depth | *p.s.i.a. Water Pressure Below Surface** |
---|---|
30m /98ft | 60 |
50m /164ft | 86 |
100m /328ft | 160 |
200m /656ft | 284 |
*pounds per square inch absolute
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS OR PULL
OUT THE CROWN UNDER WATER UNLESS YOUR WATCH IS INDICATED AS 200 METER WATER-
RESISTANT.
- Watch is water-resistant only as long as lens, push buttons and case remain intact.
- Watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.
- Rinse watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
- Shock resistance will be indicated on watch face or caseback. Watches are designed to pass ISO test for shock-resistance. However, care should be taken to avoid damaging crystal/lens.
INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT
Press button or crown to activate light. Electroluminescent technology used in
the INDIGLO® night-light illuminates the entire watch face at night and in low
light conditions.
DATE MODELS
TO SET TIME:
- PULL crown all the way out and turn to correct time.
- Push crown in to restart. For screw-in setting crown, push crown in while turning CLOCKWISE to tighten.
Watches with date: Note correct time of day (A.M or P.M.) for proper date function.
TO SET DAY:
- PULL crown to “middle” position and turn CLOCKWISE until correct day appears. If day does not change, pull crown to “out” position and turn CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE through necessary number of 24 hour periods until correct day appears.
TO SET “QUICKDATE®” FEATURE:
- 3-POSITION CROWN:
1. Pull crown to “Middle” position and turn CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE until correct date appears.
- 2-POSITION CROWN:
1. Pull crown to “OUT” position and turn CLOCKWISE until date changes. Repeat until correct date appears. Adjust date when month has less than 31 days. Push crown in when finished.
Caution: Wearing or storing the watch with the crown in the “middle” position will cause damage to the movement. Always return the crown to the normal position, or if you wish to save the battery life while storing the watch, leave the crown in the “out” position.
The date function advances the date between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM. Avoid setting the date during this timeframe. If you attempt to set the date during this time period, rotate the crown at a very slow rate to avoid damaging the watch.
DAY / DATE MODELS
TO SET THE TIME:
- PULL the crown out to the “C” position.
- TURN the crown either way to the correct time.
- PUSH in the crown to the “A” position.
TO SET THE DATE:
- PULL the crown out to the “B” position.
- TURN the crown either way to the correct date.
- PUSH in the crown to the “A” position.
TO SET THE DAY:
- PULL the crown out to the “C” position.
- TURN the crown either way for full 24 hour cycle to set day.
- PUSH the crown in to the “A” position.
TO SET THE BILINGUAL DATE:
If your watch is equipped with a bilingual day display, you may select the
desired language by advancing the day display.
- PULL the crown out to the “C” position.
- Repeatedly move the time back to 11pm and forward to 4am until you see the current day displayed in the desired language.
- PUSH the crown in to the “A” position.
TO SET THE DATE AND 4TH HAND (GMT MODELS)
If your watch is equipped with a GMT function, you may set the 4th center hand
to display a 2nd time zone.
- PULL the crown out to the “B” position.
- TURN the crown clockwise to the correct date.
- TURN the crown counter-clockwise to the correct 4th hand position for the 2nd time zone you are tracking
- PUSH in the crown to the “A” position.
MOON PHASE MODELS
- TO SET TIME:
1. PULL crown all the way out and turn to correct time.
2. Push crown in to restart. For screw-in setting crown, push crown in while turning CLOCKWISE to tighten.
- TO SET “MOON PHASE” FEATURE:
- Pull crown to “Middle” position (B) and turn CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE until correct moon phase appears.
Caution: Wearing or storing the watch with the crown in the “middle” position will cause damage to the movement. Always return the crown to the normal position, or if you wish to save the battery life while storing the watch, leave the crown in the “out” position.
EASY SET ALARM
EASY SET ALARM WITH DATE & INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT
- From the “A” position, PUSH the TIMEKEEPING CROWN in (towards the watch case) to activate the INDIGLO® Night-Light and illuminate the watch dial.
EASY SET ALARM DATE & TIME SETTINGS
-
TO SET THE DATE:
-
With the TIMEKEEPING CROWN in the “B” position TURN the TIMEKEEPING CROWN or TURNING RING in either direction to set the date.
-
TO SET THE TIME:
-
With the TIMEKEEPING CROWN in the “C” position TURN the TIMEKEEPING CROWN or TURNING RING in either direction to set the time.
-
EASY SET ALARM SETTINGS
-
Your easy set alarm watch is equipped with two types of alarms:
-
12-Hour Alarm: rings OR vibrates twice per day at the desired hour and minute as long as the alarm is activated. (Alarm crown must be in “E” position.)
-
Hourly Alarm: rings OR vibrates every hour at the desired minute if activated. (Alarm crown must be in “F” position.)
-
TO SET THE 12-HOUR ALARM:
-
With the ALARM CROWN in the “D” position, TURN the ALARM CROWN or TURNING RING in either direction to set the hour and minute alarm markers. To activate the alarm to ring or vibrate at the desired time, PULL the ALARM CROWN out to the “E” position. A single beep sound and flash, OR a vibration will indicate that the 12-Hour Alarm is activated.
-
The alarm will sound and the dial will flash OR vibrate at the desired time (hour and minute) and will repeat every twelve hours unless the alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: Alarm is deactivated when the ALARM CROWN is in the “D” position. If the alarm is not deactivated it will automatically stop ringing after 20 beeps and flashes OR stop vibrating, and will resume in 12 hours at the indicated time. -
TO SET THE HOURLY ALARM:
-
With the ALARM CROWN in the “D” position, TURN the ALARM CROWN or TURNING RING in either direction to set the minute alarm marker.
-
To activate the alarm to ring or vibrate at the desired minute, PULL the ALARM CROWN out to the “F” position. Three beeps sound and flash OR a vibration indicates the Hourly Alarm is activated.
-
The alarm will sound and the dial will flash OR vibrate at the desired minute and will repeat every hour on the specified minute unless the alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: Alarm is deactivated when the ALARM CROWN is in the “D” position. If the alarm is not deactivated it will automatically stop ringing after 20 beeps and flashes OR stop vibrating, and will resume again in one hour at the indicated minute.
Register your product at https://www.timex.com/product- registration.html
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>