OL98: Timex Wizard May Not Communicate with Watch (181012)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q181012

SYMPTOMS

If you try to use the Timex Data Link watch with the Microsoft Outlook 98 Timex Data Link Watch Wizard, the wizard may not communicate or calibrate with the watch.

CAUSE

The Timex Data Link Watch Wizard, which exports Outlook information to the Timex Data Link Watch, does not work with the series 100 watch and Ironman Triathlon with Data Link, and Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0.

The Timex Data Link series 100 watch and Ironman Triathlon with Data Link only calibrate using the "CRT Mode 2 - Unframed" output type, which is not available with Windows NT.

RESOLUTION

Use one of the following methods to export Outlook data to a Timex Data Link watch:

  • Use the Timex Data Link series 150 watch and the Timex Data Link Watch Wizard with Windows 95 or Windows NT. If the default communication settings fail, use the steps below to calibrate the wizard with your watch.
  • Use the Timex Data Link series 100 watch and the Timex Data Link Watch Wizard with Windows 95. If you choose this method, use the steps below to calibrate the wizard with your watch and set the output type to "CRT Mode 2 - Unframed" and the device type to "Timex Data Link Watch."
  • Use the optional Timex Notebook Adapter. For more information about this device, visit the Timex Web site at the following Web address:

    http://www.timex.com

MORE INFORMATION

To calibrate the Timex Data Link Wizard with the Timex Data Link series 100 or 150 watch, follow these steps:
  1. On the File menu, click Import And Export to open the Import And Export Wizard.
  2. In the "Choose an action to perform" list, click "Export to The Timex Data Link watch."
  3. Click Next to open the Timex Data Link Watch Wizard.
  4. Click "Setup and Calibrate" to open the Advanced Settings dialog.
  5. In the "Device Type" list, select the appropriate type of watch.
  6. In the "Output Type" list, select the appropriate CRT Mode.

    For Windows 95:

    First, try to send data with Mode 2, and then move down the list. The modes are listed in the order of most reliable to least reliable. Only Mode 2 works with the series 100 watch and Ironman Triathlon with Data Link.

    For Windows NT:

    Mode 2 does not work with this operating system, so you cannot calibrate a series 100 watch or Ironman Triathlon with Data Link. Mode 3 provides the fastest transmission. Mode 4 is slightly faster than Mode 5. Mode 5 is the slowest mode, but the most reliable on this operating system.
  7. To automatically calibrate your system for the output type you selected above, place your watch in COMM READY mode, and then click Setup.

    To verify the automatic calibration or to manually calibrate your system, place your watch in COMM READY mode, and then click Test. If you use Windows NT Workstation, perform the calibration manually.

REFERENCES

For more information about the Outlook Timex Data Link Wizard, type "Timex" in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view "About the Timex Data Link Watch."

For more information on the model of the watch, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

182187 OL98: How to Determine the Model of the Timex Data Link Watch

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/1999
Keywords:kb3rdparty KB181012
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