Polar TEMPO user manual Start Heart Rate Measurement, Functions during Heart Rate Measurement

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Start

the Heart Rate

Measurement

1.Wear the Polar Transmitter and the Polar Tempo wrist receiver as described in the chapter Getting going on the page 5.

Remember to wet the electrodes of the transmitter.

2.Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo.

The elapsing exercise time symbol starts running. The exercise time appears in the display.

3.Bring the wrist receiver away from your chest.

A flashing heart appears in the heart shaped frame in 5 seconds.

Your heart rate (in beats per minute) appears in the display.

4.You are ready to start your workout with Polar Tempo!

If you wish to wear a watch at the same time when exercising with Polar Tempo, it is recommended that you wear the Polar wrist receiver and your watch on different wrists to avoid interference.

Start the heart rate measurement by the Heart Touch

-no buttons, only touch and go.

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Functions during

Heart Rate

Measurement

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.

CHECK ELAPSED EXERCISING TIME

1.Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo

2.Hold the wrist receiver in this position for 2 seconds. The elapsed exercise time will be displayed for 5 seconds.

In the beginning of your exercise, when it has lasted less than 10 minutes, the exercise time is displayed in minutes and seconds.

When you have exercised more than 10 minutes, the elapsed time is displayed in hours and minutes.

RESET EXERCISING TIME

Check that there are no other people with heart rate monitors, motor driven exercise equipment, mobile phones, televisions etc. within 5 feet/ 1,5 meter or high voltage power lines nearby you. This kind of electric device may transmit signals which interfere with the reset.

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Contents Polar Tempo Contents Polar Tempo Symbols How Does Polar Tempo WorkPolar Tempo Parts Getting GoingReset Exercising Time Start Heart Rate MeasurementFunctions during Heart Rate Measurement See Your Heart RateExercising with Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Stop the Heart Rate MeasurementIntensity of Exercise Age = Maximum Heart Rate Type of Activity Frequency of TrainingStructure of AN Exercise Session References Developing a Personal Exercise ProgramClassify Yourself by Level of Activity Determine Your Exercise Goals Examples of Exercise RecommendationsCare Maintenance Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate MonitorPrecautions BatteriesPolar recycles used transmitters Polar Heart Rate Monitor A Water EnvironmentFrequently Asked Questions Heart Symbol Flashes IRREGULARLY?Crosstalk Exercise EquipmentIf the Battery of the Wrist Receiver Must be REPLACED? Heart Rate Reading Becomes Erratic or Extremely HIGH?Display is Blank or FADING? Is displayedTechnical Specifications Heart rate measurement beginsPolar Transmitter Polar Wrist ReceiverPolar books Accessories ServiceLimited Polar Warranty POLAR’S Service ProcedureSending Instructions Polar Wrist ReceiverDisclaimerNotes Tempo manual USA 179120.A 10.1998