A heart rate monitor provides information about your pulse rate during a workout. A chest strap is included which you wear while exercising. The strap sends data about your heart rate which is displayed on the watch. Some models transmit the information through an analog signal. More expensive Timex monitors use newer digital transmission. The same information is displayed, but digital signals are more reliable. Timex heart rate monitors provide pulse rate, a timer and the ability to review the statistics of your workout. Learn to use all the features of your heart rate monitor to make the best use of it.
Step 1
Set the time and date. Press and hold the "Set/Time" button until the time is displayed with the hour digits blinking. Press the "On/Off" button to advance the time. Hold the "On/Off" button to quickly advance the time. Press the "Set/Time" button to advance through hours, minutes, month and day.
Step 2
Attach the chest strap. Wet the sensor pads. Wrap the strap around your chest, right below the breasts. Make sure the strap is upright--someone facing you should be able to read the Timex logo.
Step 3
Turn the heart rate monitor on. Press the "On/Off" switch. A series of dashes will display with a blinking heart. This indicates the watch is receiving the heart rate signal. Your heart rate will display once a consistent signal is established.
Step 4
Turn off the monitor at the end of your workout. Press and hold the "On/Off" switch until the time displays.
Step 5
Review your workout information. Press and hold the "On/Off" switch. The display will automatically show your total workout time, average heart rate, peak heart rate and minimum heart rate.
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