Timex W270 EU 103-095001 User Manual

For setting, press STOP/RESET/SET and then follow the instructional

prompts (+, –, NEXT, DONE) that appear on the display.

There are five basic heart rate target zones. Simply select a zone 

that matches your percent of maximum (%) heart rate based on the

fitness goal you want to achieve during a particular exercise. Before 

you can set your %, you first need to determine your maximum 

heart rate. You can use many methods to estimate your maximum 

heart rate. The booklet “Heart Zones

®

 Tools For Success” included in 

your Personal Heart Rate Monitor packaging (U.S. customers only)

provides excellent procedures and Timex recommends you use one 

of these methodologies. 
However, if you cannot use any of the procedures you might  

consider using the government recommended age-based method. 

Begin with the number 220 and then subtract your age. For 

instance, a 35-year old would begin with 220 and subtract 35 

(her age), which gives an estimated maximum heart rate of 185.

Once you know your maximum heart rate, you can set the zones 

described in the following table.

1

50% to 60%

Light exercise

Maintain a healthy heart and 

get fit

2

60% to 70%

Weight management

Lose weight and burn fat

3

70% to 80%

Aerobic base building

Increase stamina and aerobic 

endurance

4

80% to 90%

Optimal conditioning

Sustain excellent fitness 

condition

5

90% to 100%

Elite athletic training

Achieve superb athletic condition

Once you have determined your fitness goal and maximum heart 

rate, Timex recommends you input this information into the HRM 

SETUP Mode. This will allow you to tailor your Digital Heart Rate

Monitor to your personal parameters. 

1. Wet the Digital Heart Rate Sensor pads.
2.  Center the Sensor on your chest with the 

Timex

®

 logo facing up and out and fasten it 

firmly, just below your sternum.

3. Standing at least six feet (two meters) away

from other heart rate monitors or other 

W270_EU_Book.indb   7-8

8/9/11   10:07 AM