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Polar Electro Heartwatch User Manual

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    Polar heartwatch ™ heart rate monitor user's manual gbr recyclable material. Low emission during pr oduction. Printed in finland. Graphic design cis, kajaani, finland manufactured by: polar electro oy professorintie 5 fin-90440 kempele finland tel. +358-8-520 2100 fax +358-8-520 2300 www.Polar.Fi gb...

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    Contents how polar heartwatch works ........................................... 5 polar heartwatch parts ...................................... 5 getting going ..................................................... 6 how to start heart rate measurement .............................. 7 functions durin...

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    5 4 congratulations on purchasing the polar heartwatch heart rate monitor. We are proud 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 maximum benefit from its fun...

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    7 6 how to start heart rate measurement 1. Wear the polar transmitter and the wrist receiver as described previously. 2. Begin with the display showing time of day. 3. To start, choose from the following alternatives: one touch start: in the time of day mode press and hold the right button of the re...

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    9 8 left button: lock your selection right button: select setting the time of day 1. With display showing time of day, press both buttons simultaneously. Am/pm is flashing. 2. Press the right button to select am or pm for the time of day. 3. Press the left button to lock your selection. The first di...

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    11 10 exercising with your polar heart rate monitor regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your health and fitness, as well as feel better. Exercising has also other great benefits, you can reduce stress, learn to know your body’s reactions and optimise your training time. Whether you are...

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    13 12 if you aim for improved fitness or exercise 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 phys...

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    15 14 example 2 example 1 bpm 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 20 age measured hr max 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 1 upper limit lower limit upper limit lower limit see the examples above: 1. A person, whose maximum heart rate has been measured at an exercise stress test. His hr max...

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    17 16 to improve your muscular endurance and strength as well as flexibility choose intermittent activities such as tennis, badminton, football, ice hockey, resistance training and gymnastics. Structure of an exercise session begin each workout slowly and give your body a chance to warm up for at le...

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    19 18 which alternative best describes your general activity level for the previous month? A beginner who does not participate regularly in programmed recreational sports or heavy physical activity. ❑ avoid walking or exertion whenever possible. ❑ walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionall...

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    21 20 care and maintenance your polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument of experienced 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. Taking care of your polar hear...

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    23 22 precautions polar heart rate monitor in a water environment polar heart rate monitor is water resistant to 20 metres. To 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 wa...

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    25 24 frequently asked questions what should i do if... ... There is no heart rate reading? 1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough. 2. Check that the electrodes of the polar transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3. Check that you have kept the polar transmitter...

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    27 26 technical specifications the polar heartwatch heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the intensity level during physical activity. 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 b...

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    29 28 service to ensure proper servicing of your polar heart rate monitor, please complete and mail the enclosed warranty 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 ne...

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    31 30 limited polar warranty • polar electro oy 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 purchase. Please keep the receipt which is your proof of purchase! • warranty do...

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    33 32 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 oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with...