My watch stopped charging. Not sure if this is due to the charger failing or the amount of sweat and such from the port being uncovered. Help?
445284
Cleaning the charging area of the watch using Q-tip with alcohol has worked for me. If it doesn't help and is still under warranty, they will replace it for you. They replaced mine when data dowload stopped working.
445285
I'll do my best. When you plug it in, does the watch not recognize that it's plugged in? (screen doesn't turn on/change/etc)? Sometimes I have to plug it in, and mess with it a bit before the screen says "Charging." By messing with it, I mean I essentially unhook it from the prongs, and redo it. If it's a dirt issue, what have you done to clean it? Maybe some of the prongs are being obstructed from the salt from sweat (or other things). Try cleaning it with an eyeglass lens cloth (not tissues as they're paper based and can scratch). Sorry those are my only suggestions. Good Luck :)
445286
I have not had that problem, yet! Sometimes a battery will not receive a charge. I would buy a new battery for a cure>
445287
Hi I haven't any particular care and I have never experienced problems like you mentioned. Have you checked the cable ?. Also it could be useful clean and dehumidify the port in the watch before retry. BR Francisco
1712552
My unit diea after about a year. I contacted Timex and they replaced it. Only think I can suggest is to contact Timex. Did you clean out the battery compartment to make sure there is not corrosion on the contacts. This is about all I can suggest to you. good luck. PS. Dont be insulted but do you use a good electro gel.Sam S
1018466
Some people say that resetting the watch (by pressing 4 buttons at the same time for few seconds) may solve this kind of battery issue. You should try it first.
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I purchased this for my wife about a year ago after each of us going thru 3 Garmins because they wouldn't take a charge. Not a single issue yet. I also switched out to a Timex (different model) and no issues with charging or corroding on that one either, and it is in year 2 of use. IMHO, they all use the same chipset and software for the GPS, so go with the company that has been making watches for the longest time.
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Hi! It's definitely fine with me. I had a similar concern at first, since I can't even wear a wrist watch without feeling strained. However, it turned out fine since its not too tight or loose. I sleep in it 6 days out of 1 and only take it off to charge it. It might take a little of getting used to, but honestly it's not as bulky as you think it is. Good luck!
505155
Sometimes the battery in the watch gets old and run out of power, I think. I put a brand new one if that happens, and the watch runs well. Ideally, the battery should last much longer than a day or two.
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if you just got it new you need to charge it if you have been able to turn it on before then its broken it happens to this watch alot mine broke too and they wont give me a refund
1855068
Try cleaning the gold contact circles on the back of the watch. Sweat and grime could be interfering with the connection to the charging base. The 205 can also be sent to Garmin for repair, which has dropped in price.
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Mine did that also. Mine started after I washed my hands and got the watch wet. I guessed that a button must have been depressed and water got into the watch, causing the failure. I didn't wait to see if it stopped sounding after it dried out, I threw it out the hotel window after a hour of waiting for it to stop.
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Hi! Put it in the charger and when it is full the try it again. If it still was going on and of you better return the item.
301224
I have had the HR monitor for 6 months (Feb 2014) and have not had one problem with charging. It appears to me to the problem has been resolved
835654
The watch phone I bought is not working well. Since I got it, the blue tooth and other features are not working as how they suppose to work. I don't know what to do with it.
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A USB charge cable is enclosed, you can charge the watch via a USB port of computer, or a USB cellphone charger, we recommend that the max electric current of USB cellphone charger is not over 1A, thanks
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Fortunately I have not had this problem. I would suggest attaching it to the charger one more time to see if you can get it to charge. Otherwise I would return it for an exchange. I bought an extra battery and have had no problems with the charging of either one.
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Patricia, are you sitting it on the charger correctly? I have no problem. If you are perhaps a return or exchange is in order.
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I can not answer this, it didnt fit nor did i like enought to wear or use for more 1 use & my hubby said he couldnt hear me, everything I was saying sounded muffled, so I hung up disconnected bluetooth on phone & watch & called back on phone without being on the watch, but the charger is wierd its prongs that fit in the watch & u only get usb plug, not the the eletrical end for wall plug!
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Mine stopped working after a few months. Now I just have a chunky watch. Wish I had skipped this product.