Polar FS3c, FS2C user manual Setting Target Heart Rate Limits Manually

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4.4 HEART RATE LIMITS

Before exercising, it is recommended that you set your target heart rate limits and alarm. In this way you can make sure that you are exercising at the right intensity level. For further information on your personal target heart rate, see chapter 5. Target Heart Rate Zone.

The Polar heart rate monitor automatically calculates your heart rate limits based on age, if you have set your user information (FS3c).

Setting Audible Target Heart Rate Zone Alarm

ON/OFF

1.In the Time of Day display, press the front button until ZONE is displayed. Wait for three seconds to enter the target zone alarm settings.

2.BEEP is displayed for two seconds. ON or OFF is flashing.

Press the front button to select ON or OFF.

Wait until OK? is displayed.

To approve you choice, press the front button.

The wrist unit goes to the manual setting of heart rate limits.

Setting Target Heart Rate Limits Manually

3. HIGH is displayed for two seconds.

A default setting of 160 for the upper limit is flashing.

Alternatively, an age-based limit is displayed if you have set your user information (FS3c).

When is on the display, increase the value by pressing the front button.

If you increase the value, the wrist unit goes into decrease mode after two seconds.

When is on the display, you can decrease the value by pressing the front button.

If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase mode after two seconds.

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Contents Fitness Dear Customer FS2c/FS3c Quick GuideContents Heart Rate Monitor Elements Polar Web ServicesWrist Unit Polar TransmitterWrist Unit Front Button and Display Symbols Display symbols Grooved electrode areas ExercisingMeasuring Your Heart Rate Please allow sufficient time for signal pick up Checking Exercise Information Functions During ExerciseIlluminating the Display FS2c/FS3c Heart TouchStopping the Exercise Exercise Time IndicatorSwitching Target Heart Rate Zone Alarm on or OFF Checking Saved Exercise Information AM or PM SettingsTime Setting Date Setting FS2c/FS3c Value for the day in 12h time mode or the month Setting Age User Settings FS3cHeart Rate Limits Setting Target Heart Rate Limits ManuallyEnglish Heart rate is an accurate measure of workout intensity Target Heart Rate ZoneService Care and MaintenanceTransmitter Battery Wrist Unit BatteryInterference During Exercise PrecautionsMinimizing Possible Risks When Exercising Wrist unit battery needs changing? Heart symbol flashes irregularly?What should I do if There is no heart rate reading --? Display is fading?Wrist Unit Technical SpecificationsPlease keep the receipt or stamped Polar Customer Service GuaranteeTransmitter Elastic Strap0537 Disclaimer