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Polar Electro FT60 User Manual
Summary of FT60
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User manual manuel d’utilisation polar ft60™ manufactured by polar electro oy professorintie 5 fin-90440 kempele tel +358 8 5202 100 fax +358 8 5202 300 www.Polar.Fi 17934435.00 eng/fra a winlee.
Page 2: E N G L I S H
E n g l i s h e n g l i s h.
Page 3: Contents
Contents 1. Get started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 get to know your polar ft60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 start with basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 wrist unit buttons and menu structure . . . . . . 6 symbols on the displa...
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6. Customer service information . . . . . . . . . 36 caring for your polar ft60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 service .....................................36 changing batteries........................37 precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 troub...
Page 5: 1. Get Started
1. Get started get to know your polar ft60 the wrist unit records and displays your heart rate and other data during training. The wearlink transmits the heart rate signal to the wrist unit. The transmitter consists of a connector and strap. Register your polar product at http://register.Polar.Fi, a...
Page 6: Start With Basic Settings
Start with basic settings to activate your polar ft60, press and hold any button for one second. Once the ft60 is activated, it cannot be switched off. 1. Language: select deutsch , english , español , français , italiano , português or suomi with up/down. Press ok. 2. Please enter basic settings is...
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Wrist unit buttons and menu structure up: enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values ok: confirm selections, select training type or training settings down: enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values back: • exit the menu • return to the previous level • cance...
Page 8: Symbols On The Display
Symbols on the display the following table presents the display symbols and their descriptions. Symbol description the battery of the wrist unit is low. The alarm is active. Sounds are off. Time 2 is in use. Number two is displayed at the lower right corner of the display. You have one or more new m...
Page 9: 2. Before Training
2. Before training activate your polar star training program the adaptive, personalized and in-built polar star training program gives you the optimal intensity and time targets for your training. The wrist unit gives feedback on your performance after each training session and once a week. The pola...
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5. Next, view week targets? Is displayed. Select yes to view the time and calorie targets for your first training week. If you select no , training program active! Is displayed and the wrist unit returns to time view. Time target the amount of time you should train during this week. Calorie target t...
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Zone intensity % of hr max training benefit zone 3 80-90% • benefits: increases maximum performance capacity • feels like: tiredness in muscles and heavy breathing • recommended for: fit users for short training sessions zone 2 70-80% • benefits: improves aerobic fitness • feels like: good, easy bre...
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Change/end your program • to change your fitness goal, create a new program in menu > applications > training program > change program . For instance, if you have started with weight loss program and have achieved your goal, change your goal to improve fitness or maximize fitness. • to end your acti...
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Test your fitness level to train right and to monitor your progress, it is important to know your current fitness level. The polar fitness test tm is an easy and quick way to measure your cardiovascular fitness. The test is performed at rest. As a result you will get a value called ownindex. Owninde...
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Perform polar fitness test 1. Wear the wearlink, lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes. 2. In time mode, select menu > applications > fitness test > start test . The fitness test begins instantly once the ft60 has located your heart rate. 3. About 5 minutes later, a beep will indicate the end of the te...
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Interpret your fitness test results interpret the ownindex values by comparing your individual values and their progression over time. Ownindex can also be interpreted based on gender and age. Locate your ownindex on the table, and find out your fitness level class and how your aerobic fitness compa...
Page 16: 3. Training
3. Training wear the wearlink before starting training recording, you need to wear the wearlink. 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. 3. Tie the strap around your chest, just be...
Page 17: Start Training
Start training 1. Wear the wrist unit and wearlink. 2. In time mode press ok and select start or long-press ok once when you want to start recording your training session. To modify sound, heart rate view or other training settings before recording your training session, select training settings . S...
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Start training with ownzone starting every training session with the ownzone guarantees safe and effective heart rate zones for your daily condition. Check your ownzone at least • when changing training environment or sport. • when training for the first time after a week's break. • if you have not ...
Page 19: During Training
During training the following information can be displayed during training recording. Press up/down to change the view. Session duration is displayed in all views. Heart rate your heart rate during training. Calories burned calories. In zone 1, 2 or 3 training time in zone and your heart rate. Smile...
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Week target (displayed if training program is active) weekly target for each zone and the actual training time. Speed optional gps sensor or footpod required to view speed data. Distance optional gps sensor or footpod required to view distance data. E n g l i s h training 19.
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Time of day lock a zone: depending on your goal for a training session, you can lock zone 1, 2 or 3 during the session. When you are training in a desired zone, lock it by pressing ok for one second. For instance, when you have achieved your weekly target for zones 2 and 3, you can lock zone 1. The ...
Page 22: Stop Training Recording
Stop training recording to pause your training session, press back. To stop the training session press back twice and stopped is displayed. For more information on instant, training session feedback, see follow-up your achievements. Training feedback will be shown only if the training session has la...
Page 23: 4. After Training
4. After training training feedback the wrist unit provides you with the following feedback after a training session. Effect training effect feedback. See table 1 for more information. Intensity time spent in zones 1, 2, and 3. Zone limits ownzone limits (displayed if ownzone in use). Calories expen...
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Table 1. Feedback fat burn improving training at low intensity is improving your body's ability to burn fat. Fitness improving training at moderate intensity is improving your fitness. Maximal perform. Improving training at hard intensity is improving your maximal performance. If you are training en...
Page 25: Weekly Follow-Up
Weekly follow-up every sunday at midnight, an envelope with the week's results will appear on the display of your wrist unit. Press up to view. Week targets achieved tells you whether or not you have achieved the week's targets. Results excellent! / well done! / nice! / fitness maintained / incomple...
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Table 2. Training guidance for the starting week train a lot more you need to train a lot more to get effects. Train more you do not train enough for improvement. Train more in zone x you need to train more in this zone. Train like last week! You did a good job last week. Keep it up! Train less in z...
Page 27: Program Update
Weight update if you are following the weight loss program, the ft60 will remind you to update your weight by displaying an envelope once a week. 1. Time to check your weight is displayed. Press ok. 2. Set current weight? Appears. Select yes to update your weight. Fitness test as soon as you reach y...
Page 28: Weight Diary
Weight diary in the weight diary, you can monitor your weight loss and view your progress over a period of time. To update your weight, select menu > applications > weight diary > set current weight . Set your weight and press ok. Your current weight will also be updated in user information . To vie...
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Follow your fitness test results on average, it takes six weeks of regular training to improve your aerobic fitness noticeably. To improve your aerobic fitness most efficiently, you need to train large muscle groups. Monitor your long-term test results under the ownindex results , containing 47 of y...
Page 30: Review Training Data
Review training data review your training data in training files , week summaries and totals. 1. Select data > training files to view detailed training information on your 100 most recent training sessions. The information is similar to what is displayed after each training session. Each bar represe...
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2. Select data > week summaries to view the training data and results for the last 16 weeks. Each bar represents one training week. Select a week you wish to view with up/down. Upper row: week start / week end date lower row: total training time to reset week summaries select data > reset weeks? . S...
Page 32: Transfer Data
Transfer data how to transfer data from your ft60 to polarpersonaltrainer.Com for long-term follow-up, you can store all your training files at polarpersonaltrainer.Com. There you can see graphs and more of your training data and get a better understanding of your training. With polar flowlink* it i...
Page 33: 5. Settings
5. Settings watch settings select the value you want to change and press ok. Adjust the values with up/down and accept with ok. Select settings > watch, time and date . • alarm : set the alarm to go on once , from monday to friday , every day , or turn it off . Press back to stop the alarm or up/dow...
Page 34: User Information
• zone 1 limits : adjust your zone 1 limits manually. When setting the upper limit, the lower limit of zone 2 is set automatically. • zone 2 limits : adjust your zone 2 limits manually. When setting the lower limit, the upper limit of zone 1 is set automatically. When setting the upper limit, the lo...
Page 35: General Settings
3. Moderate (1-3 hours per week) : you participate regularly in recreational sports, e.G. You run 5-10 km or 3-6 miles per week or spend 1-3 hours per week in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical activity. 4. Low (0-1 hours per week) : you do not participate regularly ...
Page 36: Accessory Settings
Accessory settings footpod calibration* calibrate foot pod during training (on-the-fly calibration) make sure the foot pod function in the polar ft60 is on. Select settings > training settings > speed sensor > footpod and press ok. To calibrate the footpod during training, choosing either alternativ...
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6. Customer service information caring for your polar ft60 wrist unit: clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Keep in a cool and dry place. Do not store in a damp environment, in non-breathable materia...
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Changing batteries avoid opening the sealed battery cover during the guarantee period. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized polar service center. They test your polar ft60 for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check. Please note the follo...
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1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from close to open. 2. • when changing wrist unit battery (2a), remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar, for instance, a toothpick or small screwdriver. However, prefer a non-metal ...
Page 40: Precautions
Precautions minimizing possible risks training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, consult a physician before starting any training program. • have you been phys...
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Exercise equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals. To tackle these problems, try the following: 1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally. 2. Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no...
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting if you don't know where you are in the menu, press and hold back until the time of day is displayed. If there are no reactions to any buttons or the wrist unit displays unusual readings, reset the wrist unit by pressing four buttons (up, down, back and light) simultaneously for four ...
Page 43: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications wrist unit battery type cr2025 battery life average 1.5 years (1 h/day, 7 days/week exercise) operating temperature -10 °c to +50 °c / 14 °f to 122 °f wrist strap material polyurethane back cover and wrist strap buckle stainless steel complying with the eu directive 94/27/eu...
Page 44: Guarantee And Disclaimer
Guarantee and disclaimer limited polar international guarantee • 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 consume...
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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. / polar electro oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to ...