Polar TEMPO manual

Tempo USA kansi 1.10.1998 11:21 Page 1 Composite C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Polar T empo Heart Rate Monitor USA User's manual ™[...]

Contents How does Polar T empo work .................................................. 4 Polar T empo parts .................................................... 4 Polar T empo symbols ............................................... 4 Getting going ........................................................... 5 Start the heart rate measurement .......[...]

5 4 GETTING GOING 1. Attach the Polar T ransmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably . Secure the strap ar ound your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Raise the transmitter a little off your chest and wet the grooved electr ode areas on the back of it. It is important that the electrode[...]

7 6 Functions during Heart Rate Measurement SEE YOUR HEART RA TE Y ou can see your hear t rate in beats per minute. A flashing heart symbol indicates an ongoing heart rate measurement. The inner heart symbol flashes at the pace of your heart. CHECK ELAPSED EXERCISING TIME 1. Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter[...]

9 8 Exercising with Y our Polar Heart Rate Monitor Regular exercise helps you to sustain and impr ove your health and fitness, as well as feel better . Exercising also has other great benefits. Y ou can reduce str ess, lear n to know your body’ s reactions and optimize your training time. Whether you are about to start a regular exer cise program[...]

11 10 How to find your T arget Zone ? If you have had your maximum heart rate measured, use the upper axis for measured HR max . This gives you the precise values for your T arget Zone. In case you do not know your exact maximum heart rate, use the lower axis for age. 1. Locate one of the four intensity targets, which would be most suitable for you[...]

13 12 It is vital in helping to build lean muscle mass and increase cardiovascular exer cise benefits. Other inter mittent activities such as tennis or aerobics can also be r ecommended. STRUCTURE OF AN EXERCISE SESSION Begin each workout slowly and give your body a chance to warm up for at least 5 minutes so that your heart rate is below the selec[...]

15 14 Developing a Personal Exercise Program Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions: • How much time do I spend today participating in physical activity? • What are my goals? The following steps help you answer the two key questions, get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor , and achieve your personal exercise goal[...]

17 16 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 define your personal exercise goal very clearly . Y our goal may be one of these: • Get used to regular physical exer cise • Lose or maintain weight • Maintain or improve health • M[...]

19 18 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 • W ash the Polar T ransmitter re[...]

21 20 Precautions POLAR HEART RA TE MONITOR IN A W A TER ENVIRONMENT Polar Heart Rate Monitors are water resistant to 20 meters. T o maintain the water resistance, it is str ongly recommended to have all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center . Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically demanding for the following reas[...]

23 22 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 transmitter ar e moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean. Care and maintenance , page 19. 4. Check that ther[...]

25 24 3. Put a new battery in the battery housing + side up, using plastic tweezers. Do not use metal tweezers because they may shortcircuit the battery . Note also that bare fingers cause grease and dirty the battery which weakens the contact. 4. Assemble the plate back by turning it slightly counterclockwise until the spring locks the battery in [...]

27 26 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[...]

29 28 Service T o ensure continuous impr ovement of Polar products, please complete and mail the enclosed W arranty Registration Card within two weeks of the date of purchase. 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 below . CHEC[...]

31 30 Limited Polar W arranty • Polar Electro Inc. warrants to the original consumer/ purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free from 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! • Polar transmitter is covered by a two year maintenan[...]

33 32 Notes Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’ s continuous development program. Polar Electro Inc. makes no r epresentations or warranties with respect to this manual or with r espect to the products described h[...]

34 Notes Tempo manual USA 179120.A 1.10.1998, 11:24 34[...]