How to Set Timex Ironman Triathlon Set Time, Date, Chrono, Timer, and Alarm
Instructions on how to set time and date, use the chronograph and timer, and set the alarm chime on a Timex Ironman Triathlon Shock digital watch T5k196, and similar models (for example: TW5M13800JT men's, TW5M14100JT women's). As a runner, biker, and "wannabe" swimmer, knowing how to use these features is important to my training.

Links to points in the video:
00:00 Intro
0:18 How to set time, date, formats, and sounds (turn on or off beep and alarm chime)
2:32 How to toggle Time_1 and Time_2
2:59 How to select Chrono, Timer, Alarm
3:18 How to use Chronograph and set Chrono format
4:58 How to review Chrono results
5:55 How to use Timer for interval training or timed workouts
7:52 How to set the Alarm and turn it on and off
9:00 How to turn on and off Indiglo

If you'd like to know how to change the battery, please refer to this video for stepbystep instructions:    • Timex Ironman Triathlon Battery Repla...  
To Reset the watch after changing the battery or if watch malfunctions:    • How to Short Pads To Reset Timex Iron...  

These instructions also work for setting these watches (if it doesn't, please leave a comment and I will update):
Timex Ironman Shock T5k195, T5k196, 5K1959J, TW5M13800JT
Timex Ironman Classic 30 lap and 50 lap T5K4949J, T5E901JT, T5K412JT, T5K821JT, T5K692JT, T5K822JT, TW5M077009J, TW5M14100JT, TW5M14000JT, TW5M075009J, TW5M074009J, TW5M076009J, TW5M077009J, T5E2319J
Timex Ironman Essential 10 Lap T5K608JT, TW5M102009J, TW5M101009J, TW5K940009J, TW5K937009J, T5K6089J, T5K6079J, TW5M114009J
Timex Ironman Rugged 30 Lap T5K793JT
Timex Ironman Sleek 50 T5K4519J, T5E5119J, T5K7019J, T5K523JT