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Contents How does Polar Fitwatch work ................................................ 5 Polar Fitwatch parts .................................................. 5 Getting going ........................................................... 6 How to start heart rate measurement ..................................... 7 Functions during heart rate measure[...]
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5 4 Congratulations on purchasing the Polar Fitwatch Heart Rate Monitor . We are pr oud to assist you in achieving your personal fitness goals. This guide will provide you with the basic information on how to exercise with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor and how to get the best benefit of its functions. Wirelessly and continuously yours, VISUAL CUES [...]
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7 6 How to Start Heart Rate Measurement 1. Wear the T ransmitter and the Wrist Receiver as described previously . 2. Begin with the display showing time of day . 3. T o star t, choose from the following alternatives: One touch start: In the Time mode press and hold the right button of the Receiver for a few second. Quick start: In the Time mode, br[...]
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9 8 CHECK THE TIME OF DA Y Whilst exercising you can check the time of day momentarily by bringing the Wrist Receiver near the T ransmitter’ s Polar logo. The time of day and backlight will be on for a few seconds. STOP HEART RA TE MEASUREMENT 1. Press and hold the left button to stop heart rate measurement. Heart rate measurement stops. Time of [...]
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11 10 5. Press the right button to select the corr ect value for the Lower Limit. The value for the Lower Limit starts to increase in 5 beats increments. 6. Press the left button to lock your selection. Polar Fitwatch enters the Time mode. The Upper Limit cannot be set below the Lower Limit. When the Lower Limit value reaches the Upper Limit value,[...]
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13 12 Left Button: LOCK YOUR SELECTION Right Button: SELECT How to Set the W atch Polar Fitwatch has two watch functions: alarm clock and time of day . In the setting mode you can first set the alarm clock function and thereafter the time of day function. Start the watch settings by pressing both buttons simultaneously in the Time mode. In case you[...]
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15 14 SETTING THE TIME OF DA Y 1. In the Time mode, press both buttons simultaneously . Y ou enter the alarm clock setting mode. Alarm symbol star ts flashing. 2. Press the left button five times to skip the alarm clock setting. AM/PM for time of day is flashing. 3. Press the right button to select AM or PM for the time of day . 4. Press the left b[...]
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17 16 If you aim for improved fitness or exer cise for competitive reasons your exercise intensity is moderate or heavy paced, and it causes clear breathlessness and sweating. However , when planning your personal exercise dose, you can vary the workout intensity e.g. if there is a change in your physical condition or feelings. T arget zones ar e c[...]
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19 18 Example 2 Example 1 Bpm 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 20 Age Measured HR max 200 18 0 16 0 14 0 12 0 10 0 80 1 90 1 85 1 80 1 75 1 70 1 65 1 60 1 Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit Bpm 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 20 70 Age Measured HR max 200 18 0 16 0 14 0 12 0 10 0 80 1 90 1 85 1 80 1 75 1 70 1 65 1 60 1 55 1 50 Heavy Intensity 85-1 0[...]
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21 20 Quick guide for exercising Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions: • What is the amount of my physical activity at the moment? • What are my goals? The following steps help you answer the two questions, get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor , and achieve your personal exercise goals. 1. DEFINE THE AMOUNT O[...]
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23 22 2. DETERMINE YOUR EXERCISE GOALS It is easier to stay motivated when you determine your reason for exercising and establish a goal. That is why you should determine your personal goal very clearly . Y our exercise goal may be one of these: • Get used to regular physical exer cise • Lose weight • Maintain or improve health • Maintain o[...]
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25 24 Care and Maintenance Y our Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of superior design and workmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. T AKING CARE OF YOUR POLAR HEART RA TE MONITOR • Wash the Polar T ransmitter reg[...]
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27 26 Precautions USING A POLAR HEART RA TE MONITOR IN A WA TER ENVIRONMENT Polar Fitwatch receiver is water r esistant to 20 meters. T o maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of the Polar Wrist Receiver under water . The pressure may cause the Receiver to leak. Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically demand[...]
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29 28 Frequently Asked Questions WHA T SHOULD I DO IF ... ...THERE IS NO HEART RA TE READING? 1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough. 2. Check that the electrodes of the Polar T ransmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3. Check that you have kept the Polar T ransmitter clean. Care and maintenance . 4. Check that t[...]
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31 30 T echnical Specifications Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as number of heart beats per minute (bpm). POLAR TRANSMITTER Battery type: Built-in Lithium Cell Battery life: Average 2500 hours of use[...]
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33 32 Service Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor . Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need service, please follow the instructions: CHECK LIST Before you return your Polar Heart Rate Monitor for service, please check the following: 1. IS THE TRANSMITTER BEING WORN CORRECTL Y? The Polar logo should be rig[...]
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35 34 Limited Polar W arranty • Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/ purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free fr om defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of pur chase. Please keep the receipt which is your proof of pur chase! • Warranty does not cover r eceiver batter y , damage d[...]
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37 36 Notes Disclaimer This product is protected by one or several of the following patents: FI 88223, DE 4215549, FR 92.06120, GB 2257523, HK 113/1996, SG 9591671-4, US 5491474, FI 88972, FR 92.09150, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, SG 9592117-7, US 5486818, FI 96380, US 5611346, FI 68734, DE 3439238, GB 2149514, HK 812/1989, US 4625733, FI 100924. Other[...]
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39 38 Notes FITWATCH.manual GBR/E 5.1.2001, 10:55 38-39[...]
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40 Polar Fitwatch Heart Rate Monitor ™ User’ s Manual GBR Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Finland T el. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 www .polar .fi 178261 GBR E Recyclable material. Graphic design CIS, Kajaani, Finland FITWATCH.manual GBR/E 5.1.2001, 10:55 40-41[...]