Gebrauchsanleitung user manual manuel d'utilisation gebruiksaanwijzing manual del usuario manual do utilizador manuale d'uso manufactured by polar electro oy professorintie 5 fin-90440 kempele tel +358 8 5202 100 fax +358 8 5202 300 www.Polar.Fi 17926242.00 deu/eng/fra/nld/esp/prt/ita a polar f1/f2/...
21 english congratulations on your purchase of a new polar f1/f2/f3™ fitness heart rate monitor! The polar f1/f2/f3 heart rate monitor is an easy-to-use, entry- level heart rate monitor that is ideal for many reasons: • prompts you to exercise at least 30 minutes per day • shows your heart rate and ...
22 english table of contents 1. Introduction to the f1, f2 and f3 heart rate monitors ............................................... 23 1.1 heart rate monitor elements ................................................................................................................ 23 1.2 wrist unit ...
23 english the following chapter contains information on the elements of the f1/f2/f3 heart rate monitors and how to get started. 1.1 heart rate monitor elements wrist unit the wrist unit allows you to monitor your heart rate and exercise time. You can set target heart rate limits for yourself, whic...
24 english 1.2 wrist unit side button and display symbols this section contains information on how to operate the wrist unit and a symbols guide for reading the data on the display. Polar f1, f2 and f3 heart rate monitors have one operating side button. Display symbols side button functions: • start...
25 english this chapter contains information on how to start to use your heart rate monitor for the first time and how to wear the transmitter. Before you start exercising, we recommend that you read about target heart rate zones on page 30. This information will help you exercise at the right level...
26 english 2.1 measuring your heart rate exercise time indicator 1 bullet = 10 minutes of exercise, 6 bullets = 1 hour of exercise. After one hour, when all the bullets are filled in, the cycle starts again. After 9 hour 59 minutes of exercise the wrist unit returns to the off mode/ time mode (f3) ....
27 english 2.3 how to review your previous exercise file 1. In the off mode/ time mode , press and hold the side button until file appears on the display. Release the side button. File, set and time flash alternatively. When file is on the display, press the side button to enter the file mode. 2.2 h...
28 english 2. When set is on the display (set, file and time flash alternatively), press side button to enter set mode. 3. Hi appears briefly on the display, followed by the high limit reading (default 160). Press the side button to change the high limit. The limit can be set in five beat steps. Pre...
29 english 4. Lo appears briefly on the display, followed by the low limit reading (default 80). Press the side button to change the low limit. The limit can be set in five beat steps. Press the side button until you reach the desired limit and wait for three seconds to approve your choice. Ok appea...
30 english in the time mode, press and hold the side button until file appears on the display. Release the side button. File, set and time flash alternatively. When time is on the display, press the side button to enter time set mode. Minutes flash on the display. Select the minutes by pressing the ...
31 english your target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as beats per minute (bpm) or as percentages of your maximum heart rate (hr max ). Hr max = the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. To find your maximum hear...
32 english your polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy the product for many years to come. Taking care of your polar heart rate monitor • clean the transmitter regularly after...
33 english 7.1 polar heart rate monitor and interference electromagnetic interference interference may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven exercise equipment,...
34 english 7.2 minimizing possible risks when exercising with your heart rate monitor exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions about your health status. If your ...
35 english what should i do if... ...There is no heart rate reading (00)? 1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 2. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean. 3. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in clo...
36 english the f1/f2/f3 heart rate monitor is designed to • to help the users to achieve their personal fitness goals. • to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session. No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as number of heartbeats per mi...
37 english • this limited polar international guarantee is issued by polar electro inc. For the consumers who have purchased this product in the usa or canada. This limited polar international guarantee is issued by polar electro oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countrie...
38 english • 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 oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with r...
