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USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TIMEX® EXPEDITION® WS4™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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WATCH FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Altimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Barometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chronograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Calibrating the Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Calibrating Altitude or Barometer and Setting the Weather . . . . 12
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INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TIMER MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ALARM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CALIBRATION MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting and Calibrating Your Reference Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
INDIGLO® NIGHT-LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
GLOSSARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
TIME MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Time and Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ALTIMETER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating the Altimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Target Altitude or Altitude Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BAROMETER MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operating the Barometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TEMPERATURE AND FORECAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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COMPASS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Calibrating the Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CHRONO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Laps and Splits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
REVIEW MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reviewing Activity Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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INTRODUCTION
Some of the best places on the planet are the hardest to get to. Your new
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Timex® Expedition® WS4™ watch will help you get there.
Equipped with essential outdoor features, the WS4™ watch takes a fresh
approach to wrist-top adventure instruments. The large, wide-screen dash-
board displays key information at a glance, without flipping through modes.
The WS4™ watch utilizes advanced sensors that have precision accuracy, and
coupled with the intuitive user-interface, you can rely on it to give you all the
right answers in even the most extreme conditions. The first few pages of the
manual will get you started in minutes, and the rest provides an in-depth
understanding of our most advanced outdoor instrument yet.
So whether you’re taking to the trails, hitting the slopes or racing up
twenty-three flights of stairs to see just how sensitive the altimeter is, get ready
to venture out of bounds.
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TIMEX® EXPEDITION® WS4™
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“Remember, your WS4 is no substitute for sound judgment. Sound
judgment comes from experience, and the only way to gain experience
is to put in the time. Enjoy your new instrument, yet keep in mind it is
like a pet dog that needs exercise. Take it outdoors and put it and
yourself through the paces.”
SET
(DONE)
START/SPLIT
(+)
INDIGLO® BUTTON
STOP/RESET
(-)
-Conrad Anker
ALARM INDICATOR
MODE
(NEXT)
CHRONOGRAPH INDICATOR
REPEAT COUNTDOWN
TIMER INDICATOR
World-Renowned Mountaineer
Timex® Expedition® Brand Ambassador
COUNTDOWN TIMER INDICATOR
TIME OF DAY>ALTIMETER>BAROMETER>
COMPASS>CHRONO>REVIEW>TIMER>
ALARM>CALIBRATION
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• Altitude alarm.
WATCH FEATURES
• Five user-set, customizable altitude reference points.
Barometer
• Tracks high, low and current pressure as well as sea level pressure.
• Displays sea level pressure changes in a graph.
• Operating range from 300 to 1100 mbar (9 to 32.5 inHg)
• Displays a weather forecast graphic.
Time
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• Hours, minutes, and seconds displayed in 12- or 24-hour format.
• Date displayed in MM-DD or DD.MM formats.
• Second time zone, with independent hours, minutes, date, and format
settings.
• Hourly chime (optional).
• Button beep (optional).
• Both a digital and an analog clock.
Temperature
• Shows the temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• Operating range from 14° to 122° F (-10° to 50°C)
Altimeter
• Shows measurements in either feet or meters.
• Operating range from -1312 to 29,520 ft (-400 to 9000m)
• Tracks current, peak and accumulated altitude.
• Displays ascent and descent in a graph.
• Tracks time in and above target altitude (in Review Mode).
Compass
• Includes the heading in both number format and a digital compass needle.
• Can be calibrated to a declination angle for maximum accuracy.
Chronograph
• Stopwatch feature that will time up to 100 hours and 99 laps.
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• Option to display lap or split time in larger digits.
QUICK START
• During chronograph use, the WS4™ watch records key activity statistics that
can be seen in Review Mode.
The next three pages will give you the basics you need to get your watch up
and running in under 5 minutes. Continue reading for full instructions.
Timer
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press MODE until time of day appears.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values for time zone, time, date, sounds, and measurement units.
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
5. Press SET (DONE) to finish.
Countdown timer works up to 100 hours, with the option to repeat countdown up
to 99 times.
Alarm
• Choose from daily, weekday, weekend, or weekly alarms.
• One-time backup alert if alarm is ignored.
Calibrating the Compass
Prior to calibrating, remove the watch from your wrist, hold it in your hand,
and choose a declination angle from the table on pages 24 and 25.
1. Press MODE until COMPASS appears.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
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3. Keeping the watch level and facing up, rotate it twice (taking at least
15 seconds per revolution) and then press MODE.
5. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease
setting values.
4. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values to match your chosen declination angle.
6. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
7. Press SET (DONE).
5. Press MODE to advance to the next setting option.
6. Press SET to finish.
8. To complete calibration for the selected reference, hold
STOP/RESET until watch beeps.
If you see CAL OK at the end of the calibration process you have successfully
calibrated the compass. If you see CAL FAIL, repeat the calibration process.
Once you have set the altitude or barometer, then you will need to synchronize
the weather icon to current weather conditions.
Calibrating Altitude or Barometer and Setting the Weather
1. In CAL mode, press SET to begin calibration.
2. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to scroll to WEATHER.
3. Press MODE (NEXT) to begin the setting process.
4. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to scroll among weather options.
5. Press SET (DONE).
You should calibrate either the Altimeter (HOME) or the Barometer (BARO), and the
Weather Icon (WEATHER) prior to first use. You should calibrate the watch to the
most accurate information you have.
1. Press MODE until CAL appears.
2. Press and hold SET to begin the calibration.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to scroll among the reference point
settings and choose either HOME or BARO.
6. To calibrate the weather to the preselected data, hold
STOP/RESET until the watch beeps.
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to begin the setting process.
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• When in Time of Day Mode, press STOP/RESET to choose among the
following display options: Date, Altitude, or Barometric Pressure.
INSTRUCTIONS
TIME MODE
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ALTIMETER MODE
Your watch shows the time for two time zones. In this mode, you can also choose
measurement units (i.e., feet or meters; Fahrenheit or Celsius) and pick from three
different display options.
Your watch allows you to track current, peak, and accumulated altitude as well
as time spent at or above a target altitude. This mode also includes an alarm if
you want to be alerted when you go above an altitude of your choosing. You
should calibrate the altimeter before first use (see page 38).
Setting the Time and Measurements
1. Press MODE until time of day is displayed.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values for time zone, time, date, sounds, and measurements.
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
5. Press SET (DONE) to finish.
Operating the Altimeter
Once in Altimeter Mode, the WS4™ watch automatically scrolls through:
• PEAK: The highest reached altitude.
• ACC (accumulated): The total altitude change, taking both ascent and
descent into account.
• CURR (current): The current altitude.
Changing the Display
• Times Zones: Look at the other time zone by pressing START/SPLIT or switch
time zones by holding START/SPLIT.
Note: If during a hike you climb 400 meters and descend 100
meters, then your accumulated altitude is 300 meters.
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When the watch reaches the current altitude display you can also:
Press START/SPLIT: view numeric
“When the alarm beeps you know you’ve reached your set
altitude. This quick reminder will allow you to assess your
condition and decide if you are on track for a successful ascent.”
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current altitude or graphic display of
altitude over the last 36 hours.
-Conrad Anker
World-Renowned Mountaineer
Press and hold STOP/RESET: Reset
accumulated altimeter statistics to
zero to clear the memory.
Target Altitude
Altitude Alarm
Setting the Target Altitude or Altitude Alarm
Altimeter settings include:
•
Target Altitude: If the chrono is running, the watch will track the time spent at
To set the Target Altitude or Altimeter Alarm:
or above this altitude in Review Mode.
Altitude Alarm: Alerts you via an onscreen pop-up and an audible alarm that you
have reached a pre-selected altitude.
1. Press MODE until ALTI is shown.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values.
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4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
5. Press SET (DONE) to finish.
As it is an inverse relationship between altitude and barometric
pressure, if I wake at the same or lower elevation I can be confident
the atmospheric pressure has remained constant. If I rise to a higher
altitude I need to be aware as there is a chance a low pressure is
moving in.”
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NOTE: The altimeter will display in either FT (feet) or M (meters)
depending on which display unit you chose in Time Mode.
See page 14 for information on setting units of measurement.
-Conrad Anker
World-Renowned Mountaineer
ATTENTION: Your altimeter is sensitive to weather changes! Sudden
changes in barometric pressure can change your altimeter reading by
+/- 100 meters even if you have stayed in the same location. If
possible, re-calibrate to a known altitude when drastic pressure
changes occur.
BAROMETER MODE
Your watch includes information about current and sea level pressure, high or
low barometric information, and changes in sea level pressure over the most
recent 36 hours. These features are useful for understanding changes in
weather.
You only need to calibrate barometer OR altimeter, since they rely
on the same pressure. See Calibration Mode on page 36 for more
information.
Operating the Barometer
Once in BARO Mode, the watch automatically scrolls through:
“Before I curl into my sleeping bag I note the current altitude and baro-
metric pressure. In the few hours I sleep if I see a change in altitude or
barometric pressure I can get an idea of the coming weather patterns.
• Highest reached barometric pressure.
• Lowest barometric pressure.
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• Current barometric pressure and the corrected sea level pressure.
When the watch reaches the current barometric display you can also:
You only need to calibrate the barometer OR altimeter, since they
rely on the same pressure. See Calibration Mode on page 36 for
more information.
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Press START/SPLIT: Displays numeric
TEMPERATURE AND FORECAST
In TIME, ALTI, BARO, CHRONO, and TIMER Modes, your WS4™ watch includes
information about temperature and forecast.
current barometer reading or graphic
display of the sea level pressure over
the last 36 hours.
The watch can predict the weather based on historical air pressure trends.
Generally, if the air pressure is rising, the weather situation is considered to be
improving and is indicated by the sun icon. If the air pressure trend is falling,
then the weather situation is worsening and is indicated by showing the clouds
and/or precipitation icons.
Press and hold STOP/RESET: Reset
accumulated barometer statistics to
zero to clear the memory.
NOTE: The barometer will display in either MB (millibars) or In Hg
(inches of mercury) depending on which display unit you chose in
Time Mode. See page 14 for information on setting units of
measurement.
When worn on your wrist, the temperature reading is affected by body heat and
may differ from the actual temperature by 10 degrees or more. Long periods of
exposure to direct sunlight may also affect accuracy. The watch can also measure
the temperature in water, but make sure you don’t press any watch buttons under
water or this will compromise the watch’s water-resistance.
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NOTE: At low temperatures, the display could appear sluggish. Refer
to page 9 for operating temperature range. Increase temperature
surrounding watch to resume normal operation.
COMPASS MODE
The WS4™ watch includes an accurate digital compass that takes a reading
every second when engaged and shows the compass reading as a number and
a cardinal heading along with a virtual compass needle. You must calibrate the
compass prior to first use and it’s also a good idea to calibrate it periodically to
maintain more accurate readings. For more information, see Calibration Mode
on page 36.
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Calibrating the Compass
When using the compass, it’s important to keep your wrist at a level, horizon-
tal position to help make compass readings more accurate.
NOTE: For more accurate temperature readings, try wearing the
watch outside your jacket or clipping it to your belt or pack (ideally
in an area not constantly exposed to the sun). You can also remove
the watch from your wrist and put in shade for 15 to 30 minutes.
For the most accurate readings, avoid calibrating the compass near large
metallic objects (such as electronics, cars, filing cabinets, and
anything else metal) since magnetic force in these objects may
interfere with the magnetic field and give you inaccurate
compass readings. Note that the Indiglo® night-light feature
does not work while calibrating the compass.
For information on calibrating your weather icon see Calibration Mode on
page 36.
Prior to calibrating the compass, remove the watch from your wrist, hold it in
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CITY
DEC. ANGLE
0° W
19° E
18° E
3° W
CITY
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Dubai
Hong Kong
Jerusalem
London
Los Angeles
Madrid
Mexico City
Riyadh
Rome
DEC. ANGLE
3° W
3° E
9° E
1° E
CITY
DEC. ANGLE
CITY
DEC. ANGLE
Amsterdam
Anchorage
Auckland
Beijing
Berne
Bogota
Bozeman
Buenos Aires
Calgary
Capetown
Moscow
Mt. Everest
Mumbai
Oslo
Paris
1° E
0° W
15° W
Toronto
Vancouver
Warsaw
10° W
17° E
4° E
E
Reykjavik
Rio De Janeiro 22° W
Washington DC 10° W
0° E
5° W
2° W
3° E
For cities that do not appear on the table above, you can find your declination
angle using the declination angle calculator at the URL listed below. Note that
you will need to know the latitude and longitude of your location before you can
calculate the declination angle at this website. Latitude and longitude informa-
tion can be found on the internet.
13° E
8° W
15° E
23° W
10° W
0° W
1° W
12° E
1° W
5° W
2° E
1° E
17° E
Once you know your declination angle:
0° W
Seattle
1. Press MODE until COMPASS is shown.
2. Hold SET to start.
3. Keeping the watch level and facing up, rotate it twice (taking at least
15 seconds per revolution) and then press MODE.
Munich
New York
Orlando
1° E
Seoul
Sydney
Tokyo
7° W
12° E
6° W
12° W
5° W
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4. Press START/SPLIT or STOP/RESET to increase or decrease setting values to
match your chosen declination angle.
5. Press MODE to advance to the next setting option.
6. Press SET to finish.
TIP: Your watch would be a great tool for orienteering. You can use
your compass to navigate way points and if you participate in an
orienteering race, you can time yourself using the chronograph
(see next section).
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If you see CAL OK at the end of the calibration process you have successfully
calibrated the compass. If you see CAL FAIL, repeat the calibration process.
CHRONO MODE
Your watch includes a chronograph, which is a stopwatch function. The chrono
can track up to 100 hours and 99 laps. The data you collect while running the
chronograph can then be used to check your progress in Review Mode.
(See page 30 for more information about Review Mode).
ATTENTION: Calibration may fail if you rotate the watch too quickly or
take longer than one minute to complete. Calibration may also fail if
you are near objects that are magnetic.
Using the Compass
Most watch buttons have multiple functions in Chrono Mode. Use the table
along with your watch to explore the options.
After you have calibrated your compass, you will see the current compass
heading, cardinal points, and the digital compass needle when you enter Compass
Mode. After 30 seconds the compass reading times out and disappears from the
watch display to preserve battery life. Press START/SPLIT to display the current
heading for another 30 seconds.
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make sure bad weather is not approaching. Once you’ve finished,
you can check out information about your activity in Review Mode.
BUTTON
FUNCTIONS
Enter or exit the mode.
Quickly display a lap or split after pressing
START/SPLIT when chrono is running.
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Laps and Splits
MODE
When referring to lap times, this is the time for an individual segment of an
activity. Split time is the entire time up to the current segment.
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Stop the chrono.
Switch between altimeter or barometer display
information (if chrono is at 00:00:00).
STOP/RESET
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Start the chrono.
Take a lap or split.
START/SPLIT
SET
•
Switch the lap and split display positions.
NOTE: Your chronograph can be a good tool for mountain
biking, skiing, or trail running. You can take splits at specified trail
points along the way, periodically check your altimeter to see how
high you’ve climbed or descended, and even check the barometer to
When the chrono is running, a bar is shown in chrono and time
of day modes above the stopwatch icon.
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ATTENTION: To save the life of your watch battery, when the chrono
reaches 100 hours the watch will stop timing and the START/SPLIT
button will not function.
• Time Spent At or Above Target Altitude
• Altitude Graph (most recent 35 minutes)
• Highest Barometric Pressure
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• Lowest Barometric Pressure
REVIEW MODE
• Average Barometric Pressure
• Sea Level Pressure Graph (most recent 35 minutes)
• Highest Temperature
The Activity Review Mode on the watch captures lows, highs and adventure
averages. Activity statistics are recorded while the chronograph is running and are
then visible in Review Mode.
• Lowest Temperature
Reviewing Activity Data
• Average Temperature
1. Press MODE until REVIEW is shown.
• Temperature Graph (most recent 35 minutes)
2. Press START/SPLIT to scroll through the data.
3. Press and hold STOP/RESET to clear the most recent review information after
you have finished reviewing it.
TIP: You can use Review Mode to relive your hike on the way
home. Scroll through activity stats to let your friends know how
high you climbed, how much time you spent above your target
altitude, and even the temperature changes over the course
of your hike. Even more, you can show them this information
through a series of graphs that show altitude, barometric pressure,
and temperature changes over time.
The following data is tracked in Review Mode:
• Maximum Altitude
• Minimum Altitude
• Total Ascent
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NOTE: Press and hold START/SPLIT to quickly scroll through
Operating the Timer
all data.
1. Press START/SPLIT to start the timer or restart it after a pause.
2. Press STOP/RESET to stop the countdown.
3. Hold STOP/RESET to reset the timer to the start value.
4. Hold STOP/RESET again to clear the timer to 0.
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ATTENTION: You will see the message NO DATA STORED if the
Chrono has never been run.
When the countdown reaches zero the watch will beep. You can press any
button to silence the beep. If you set the timer to repeat at the end of the count-
down, the repeat will continue until you press STOP/RESET.The display will show
R and a number to indicate the timer is repeating and how many times it has
repeated.
TIMER MODE
Your WS4™ watch includes a standard countdown timer that you can use for
both outdoor and indoor activities. It can count down from a fixed time of up to
100 hours and can repeat a countdown up to 99 times.
Setting the Timer
1. Press MODE until TIMER is shown.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values for hours, minutes, seconds, and end action.
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
5. Press SET (DONE) to finish.
TIP: The timer might be useful when you want to be alerted at the
halfway point of an activity. For example, you go out knowing you
only have about two hours to spend on a hike. You set the timer for
60 minutes and when it beeps you know it’s time to turn around
and start heading back to the trail head. Timer information is not
connected to Review Mode.
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NOTE: While setting the timer, quickly scroll through the setting values
by holding down START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-).
NOTE: When you set the alarm, you automatically turn it on.
Operating the Alarm
To turn an alarm on or off without initiating the setting process, press START/SPLIT
when you enter ALARM MODE. The alarm will sound for 20 seconds when it
reaches a scheduled alarm. Push any button to turn the alarm off. A one-time
backup alarm will sound after 5 minutes if you don’t turn the alarm off the first
time it rings.
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When the timer is running, a bar is shown in timer and time of day
modes above the timer icon.
If the timer is set to repeat, the bar is shown above the timer with
arrow icon.
ALARM MODE
The WS4™ watch includes an alarm that you can set to ring once, or at the same
time every day, or only on weekends, weekdays, or even just one day a week.
“The alarm clock is perhaps the simplest function on the WS4watch.
Yet in it’s simplicity it plays a very important part in the overall
expedition. There is a comfort in hearing the 2 AM alarm wake me
from my sleep. These predawn hours are the finest of the day. Crisp
firm snow under foot, a few stars fading to dawn and the rhythm
of your partners cadence are the intangible part of the expedition
experience.”
Setting an Alarm
1. Press MODE until ALARM is shown.
2. Press and hold SET to start.
3. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting values
for hours, minutes, AM/PM and alarm type.
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
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5. Press SET (DONE) to finish.
-Conrad Anker
World-Renowned Mountaineer
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NOTE: While setting an alarm, quickly scroll through the setting
values by holding down START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-).
The watch also has five Altitude Reference Points (REFERENCE HOME,
REFERENCE BASE 1, REFERENCE BASE 2, REFERENCE BASE 3, and REFERENCE
MAN-ALT) which allow you to set the altitude of a known location ahead of time,
and then re-calibrate your watch at that point with one push of a button.
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— The AM/PM value will (+) only appear if you have set the watch to
display the 12-hour format.
When the alarm is armed, a bar is shown in alarm and time of day
modes above the alarm icon.
PEAK
(BASE 2 ALTI)
(2000 M)
TRAIL HEAD
(BASE 1 ALTI)
(1200 M)
CALIBRATION MODE
The WS4™ watch has the ability to take extremely accurate measurements. You
should calibrate either the Altimeter (HOME) or the Barometer (BARO), and the
Weather Icon (WEATHER) prior to first use. And, as with any precision instrument,
you should calibrate frequently to maintain accuracy.
LODGE
(BASE 3 ALTI)
HOME
(1000 M)
(HOME 1 ALTI)
(ie. 800 M)
EXAMPLE: FAVORITE HIKE
NOTE: For the best accuracy, choose the calibration method based on
the most accurate reference source available. For example, if you are
standing at a trail head and know the correct altitude, then the most
accurate calibration will be altitude. If you don’t know your altitude,
you can find out the current sea level pressure (published online or in
ATTENTION: Sudden changes in barometric pressure can impact
your altimeter reading. If possible, re-calibrate to a known altitude
when drastic pressure changes occur.
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a newspaper) and calibrate the sensor to barometric pressure.
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Setting and Calibrating Your Reference Points
1. Press MODE until CAL is shown.
2. Hold SET to begin the calibration.
Note: If you have already entered a reference point, you can
quickly select that reference point and hold STOP/RESET to
quickly calibrate.
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3. Press START/SPLIT (+) to scroll among the reference points (HOME ALTI,
BASE 1 ALTI, BASE 2 ALTI, BASE 3 ALTI, MANUAL ALTI, BARO, and WEATHER).
4. Press MODE (NEXT) to begin the setting process.
5. Press START/SPLIT (+) or STOP/RESET (-) to increase or decrease setting
values.
6. Press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next setting option.
7. Press SET (DONE).
In any mode, when you press the INDIGLO® button, the watch face will light up
for easier viewing. You can also activate the Night-Mode® feature if you press
and hold the INDIGLO® button until you hear a beep. The Night-Mode® feature
is a very useful feature in low light conditions because it allows you to press any
button to light the watch for 2 to 3 seconds. Once activated, the Night-Mode®
feature stays active for 7 to 8 hours. If you want to deactivate the Night-Mode®
feature before 7 to 8 hours have elapsed, press and hold the INDIGLO® button
until you hear a beep.
8. To complete calibration for the selected reference, press and hold
STOP/RESET until watch beeps.
9. As your location changes, select a new reference and recalibrate by pressing and
holding STOP/RESET.
Note: Use Manual-Altitude (MAN-ALT) for one-time, manual
re-calibrations. Use Home Altitude and Base Altitude 1,2,3 to store
altitude reference points that will be used multiple times.
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a compass uses a declination angle setting. Westerly declinations are subtract-
ed from the computed compass heading while easterly declinations are added.
See the table on pages 24 and 25 for a list of declinations for major world
cities.
GLOSSARY
This glossary provides definitions for some of the features and functions of the
watch described throughout this manual.
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Altimeter: An instrument used to determine the altitude of an object with respect
to a fixed level. Typically altitude is measured with respect to sea level.
Digital: As it relates to watches, digital tells time with the use of numbers.
In Hg: In Hg stands for Inches of mercury, which is a unit for measuring air
pressure. One inch of mercury is equivalent to 33.86 millibars.
Analog: As it relates to a watch, analog tells time with the use of hands.
Barometer: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure and can help predict
changes in weather.
Lap: Lap time records the time or duration of individual segments of your activity.
Magnetic North: The direction of the earth’s magnetic pole and the direction
towards which a compass needle points, which differs from true north (see
below). The difference between true north and magnetic north is used to
calculate the declination angle used by the watch’s compass.
Barometric Pressure: Air pressure as it relates to weather forecasts. Higher
pressure usually indicates warmer and clearer weather while lower pressure
typically indicates cloudy weather and a greater chance of precipitation.
Calibration: A technique to improve the accuracy of the compass, altimeter,
barometer, and weather forecast, primarily by compensating for local conditions.
MB: MB stands for millibars, which is a metric unit for measuring air pressure.
One millibar is equal to .0295 inches of mercury.
Chronograph: The chronograph records timed segments for the duration of your
activity.
Sea Level Pressure: Air pressure for a specific location adjusted for difference
in the altitude of a location. Typically, local pressure will be lower than sea level
pressure because air pressure decreases with altitude.
Declination: To account for the difference between true north and magnetic north,
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Split: Split time records the total elapsed time since the beginning of your current
TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
activity.
(U.S. – LIMITED WARRANTY)
Your TIMEX® watch is warranted against manufacturing defects by Timex
Group USA, Inc. for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date.
Timex and its worldwide affiliates will honor this International Warranty.
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Taking a lap or split: When you take a lap or split, the chronograph records the
time for the current segment and automatically begins timing a new one.
True North: The geographic north pole where all longitude lines meet. Maps are laid
out with true north at the top. The difference between true north and magnetic north
is used to calculate the declination angle used by the watch’s compass.
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 WAR-
RANTY 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
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PURPOSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
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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.
For the U.S., please call 1-800-328-2677 for additional warranty information.
For Canada, call 1-800-263-0981. For Brazil, call +55 (11) 5572 9733. For
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pating Timex retailers can provide you with a postage-paid, pre-addressed
Watch Repair Mailer for your convenience in obtaining factory service.
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To obtain warranty service, please return your watch to Timex, one of its affili-
ates 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 $8.00 check or money order in the U.S.; a CAN $7.00
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.
©2009 Timex Group USA, Inc. TIMEX, E Logo, EXPEDITION and NIGHT-MODE
are registered trademarks of Timex Group USA, Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries. INDIGLO is a registered trademark of Indiglo Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries. WS4 is a trademark of Timex Group B.V.
NEVER INCLUDE
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SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF
PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT.
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