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Polar Electro SmartEdge User Manual

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    Polar smartedge heart rate monitor gbr user's manual ™.

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    Ownzone determination 1. Set your age. 2. Set the ownzone function on. 3. Check that the transmitter belt is tight enough and the electrodes are well moistened. 4. Start heart rate measurement. 5. Start the stopwatch. 6. There are five stages in finding your ownzone. After each stage you hear a long...

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    Contents how polar smartedge works .................................................. 5 polar smartedge parts ............................................. 5 getting going ........................................................... 6 buttons and their functions .........................................

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    5 4 recalling training information ............................................... 26 total exercising time ............................................... 26 exercising time in target zone ............................... 26 calorie consumption during the exercise .............. 27 total calorie con...

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    7 6 getting going 1. Attach the polar coded transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Pull the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the back...

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    9 8 setting the watch time of day alarm time date set the 12/24 h display 1. To activate 12h mode with am/pm indicator: in the time of day mode, press and hold set/start/stop for two seconds. 2. To activate 24h mode: press and hold set/start/stop again. Release after two seconds. The chosen time mod...

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    11 10 3. Press signal/light repeatedly to adjust the desired hour. 4. Press set/start/stop to lock your selection. The tens of minutes start flashing. 5. Press signal/light repeatedly to adjust the desired tens of minutes. 6. Press set/start/stop to lock your selection. The seconds go to zero. The m...

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    13 12 setting age 1. From the display showing user, press set/start/stop to enter the user information loop and to change its settings. Age appears, the digit for tens of years is flashing. 2. Press signal/light to adjust the value for tens of years. 3. Press set/start/stop to lock your selection. T...

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    15 14 3. Press signal/light to select on or off. On - you can determine your ownzone each time you start exercising and use the ownzone limits to guide your exertion level. Off - the ownzone function is off and you can set the target zone limits manually. Age must be entered before the ownzone featu...

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    17 16 the higher the heart rate, the faster the energy expenditure accumulation. Energy expenditure depends on body weight; the heavier the weight the higher the energy expenditure. The energy expenditure measurement with polar smartedge heart rate monitor is most accurate in continuous activities s...

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    19 18 5. Start the stopwatch by pressing set/start/stop. Stopwatch starts running and you hear a long beep. Automatic recording begins. Determining your ownzone begins if you have set the option on. 6. You can now start your warmup with your polar smartedge. Determine your ownzone polar smartedge is...

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    21 20 you can recall the limits onto the display by bringing the watch close to the transmitter. If needed you can reset the stopwatch to zero and restart ownzone determination: 1. Stop the ownzone determination by pressing set/start/stop. Heart rate limits for your previously determined ownzone app...

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    23 22 functions during heart rate measurement measure stopw time in tz kcal see your heart rate you can see your heart 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. The outline indicates that t...

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    25 24 3. Press mode three times for calorie consumption during exercise to that point. Kcal and the calorie consumption during the exercise up to that moment are displayed. The calorie consumption feature must be set on to be able to see the kcal display. 4. Press mode to return to the stopwatch dis...

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    27 26 3. Calorie consumption during the exercise you will see how many kilocalories you have consumed during the exercise. 4. Total calorie consumption the total calorie consumption is the only function in the polar smartedge which memorizes information for more than one exercise session. You will h...

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    29 28 note also that the heart rate can be affected by, amongst others, heart, circulation (particularly high blood pressure) and asthma medications, as well as some medicines used as sprays for the breathing system and also some medical plasters and chewing gum containing nicotine. Intensity of exe...

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    31 30 if you use manually set target zone limits the following target range chart helps you find the right target zone for your needs. The percentages for the target zones are counted from the maximum heart rate (measured or predicted). How to find your target zone ? If you have had your maximum hea...

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    33 32 upper limit lower limit upper limit lower limit example 2 example 1 bpm age 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 measured hr max 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155 frequency of training it is recommended that you exercise 3-5 times a week. You can improve your performance by increasing the frequency of ...

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    35 34 developing a personal exercise program before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions: • how much time do i spend today participating in physical acivity? • what are my goals? The following steps help you answer the two questions, get the most out of your polar heart rate monitor,...

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    37 36 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 exercise goal very clearly. Your goal may be one of these: • get used to regular physical exercise • lose weight • ...

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    39 38 care and maintenance your 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. Taking care of your polar heart r...

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    41 40 precautions using a polar heart rate monitor in a water environment polar heart rate monitors are water resistant to 20 meters. To maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of the polar wrist receiver under water. Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically dem...

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    43 42 frequently asked questions what should i do if... ... Ownzone determination only seldom gives me heart rate limits which are based on heart rate variability (o.Z.V)? 1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough. 2. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened against your s...

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    45 44 polar smartedge calculates the owncal energy expenditure based on the gender, weight, exercise time and heart rate. Therefore the weight and gender must be reset. Changing the user also affects the calculation of the total calorie consumption (t.Kcal). If the t.Kcal reading is not zeroed when ...

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    47 46 polar glossary indicates coded transmission of heart rate. The inner heart flashes at the pace of your heart. In the time of day mode indicates that the alarm is on. In the measure mode indicates that the sound signal will alarm if you are exercising outside your target zone. Indicates ownzone...

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    49 48 technical 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 lit...

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    51 50 service to ensure continuous improvement of polar products, 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 need servic...

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    53 52 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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    55 54 index books and accessories ................................................................ 50 buttons and their functions ............................................................. 7 care and maintenance ................................................................. 39 check exercise i...