Polar S725X user manual All that you can do with your running/cycling computer, After exercising

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4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate (beats per minute) will appear in a maximum of 15 seconds.

5.Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start exercising. The exercise data will only be stored in a file if you have turned the stopwatch on.

How to stop measuring your heart rate

1.Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop.

The heart rate measuring continues, although exercise data is no longer recorded.

2.Press the stop button again. The heart rate measuring stops. The wrist unit shows the Time of day display again.

After exercising

1. To detach the connector from the strap, apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger and turn your hand as indicated in the picture.

2. Carefully wash the strap with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse it with pure water.

3.Dry the transmitter carefully with a soft towel.

4.Store the transmitter in a clean and dry place. Dirt impairs the elasticity and functioning of the transmitter. Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens battery life.

All that you can do with your running/cycling computer

Here is a short overview of the modes of the wrist unit and the different functions they offer you.

1. TIME OF DAY

In this mode you can use your wrist unit as a watch since it can display the time, date, weekday, alarm and two different time zones. In addition, you can download a personal logo, user number or user name from Polar Precision Performance software and www.polar.fi. You can also download 7 reminders with alarms.

2.MEASURING MODE (SEE SECTION C. EXERCISE)

In this mode your heart rate is displayed, but exercise information is not recorded or stored in the File mode. In Measuring mode you can choose the information that is displayed on the wrist unit during exercise.

3.RECORDING MODE (SEE SECTION C. EXERCISE)

In Recording mode your exercise is recorded and stopwatch and other calculations are started. You can use the BasicUse function when you just want to exercise without setting target limits, timers or other exercise settings. If you use the settings mentioned above, you can program up to five exercise sets for different kind of exercises.

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Contents Display symbols Stop Signal/LightInfrared window DownPage Contents Tests Getting GoingRunning/cycling computer parts and their functions Buttons and their functions Signal Light Stop Infrared windowUseful tips Assembling the S1 foot pod battery How to prepare the wrist unitInstalling the Polar S1 foot pod Easy startAttaching the S1 foot pod on your shoe Installing the Polar Bike MountInstalling the Polar Speed Sensor Max 50 cmHow to put the transmitter on You only need to install one of themHow to start measuring your heart rate All that you can do with your running/cycling computer How to stop measuring your heart rateAfter exercising File see Section D. HOW to Recall Training Information HOW to Enter Settings Connection see the Separate Toolkit CD-ROM ManualDate of birth Birthday User information settingsUnits SexMaximal oxygen uptake value VO2max Exercise settings for Recording modeMaximum heart rate value HRmax Selecting exercise type BasicUse E0Interval Training Set Setting exercise setsBasicSet Setting pace limit Setting timersSetting heart rate limits Turning limits on/offSetting recovery calculation Setting interval typeSetting interval recovery calculation Setting the number of intervals and recoveries RepeatSetting recording rate Naming exercise setsTurning functions on/off OwnCal calorie counter on/offAltitude and thermometer on/off Tests on/offPredicted maximum heart rate on/off HRmax-p AutoLap on/offCalibrating the Polar S1 foot pod Speed settingsRunning settings Calibration by runningAdjusting the wheel size Wheel Bicycle settingsCalibration manually Power* on/off Cadence* on/offTurning activity/button sound on/off Monitor settingsNaming bike 1 and bike Selecting measuring unitsSetting alarm Watch settingsTurning Help on/off Setting date Setting time of dayTurning reminders on/off Setting tips Measuring modeExercise set in use Use E1-E5 Recording mode Illuminating the display Night Mode Turning the zone alarm on/offSwapping the heart rate/pace limits Storing lap and split time Pausing the exerciseSwapping the displayed exercise information Select the middle row information Starting an exercise setSelect the lower row information Select the upper row informationWarm-up phase Interval PhaseWarmUp phase CoolDown phase Exercising with Interval Training Set Int On, E1-E5Recovery calculation Interval sessionStarting the timers Recovery durationCool-down phase Exercising with BasicSet Int OFF, E1-E5Stopping the exercise Tips during the exerciseInterrupting a phase of an interval training exercise Interrupting an interval or recovery calculationHeart touch function Pace information Pc. Avg/ Max Left right pedaling balance* LRB Avg Ascended meters/feet AscentPedaling index* PI Avg/Max Exercise time within, above and below the target zonesInterval Training information EXE. SET Interval informationLaps Recovery informationBest Lap Lap information LapsDeleting a file Recorded samplesDeleting all files Resetting your cumulative counts to zero Records fileReturning to your previous maximum value TestsPolar Fitness Test OwnIndexPredicted maximum heart rate HRmax-p Carrying out the test Fitness test settingsTurn the Fitness test sound signal on/off Start the testInterrupt the test Update OwnIndex and HRmax-pFitness classes Training Optimizer OwnOptimizerBaseline tests Monitoring your OwnOptimizer valuesNormal / Normal Training State How to interpret the resultsRecovered / Recovered TrEffect / Training EffectOverTrP / Parasympathetic Overtraining OverReach / OverreachingOverTrS / Sympathetic Overtraining Analyzing the result with the PC softwareTaking care of your Polar running/cycling computer Care and MaintenanceBatteries Transmitter S1 foot pod Speed SensorService PrecautionsWrist unit Electromagnetic interference Polar running/cycling computer and interferenceMinimising possible risks in exercising Exercise equipmentCannot turn my HRmax-p on? Heart symbol flashes irregularly?There is no heart rate reading -? Display is blank or fading? Battery of the wrist unit must be replaced?Heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high? There are no reactions to any buttons?Technical Specifications Check Sensor message appears on the display?Strap Transmitter ConnectorSpeed sensor Default Settings Limit ValuesAutoLap Polar DisclaimerActivity level Maximum heart rateConnect Infrared Interval, Int Options modeDisplay texts InZone/ Above/ Below indicateRecoDist, distance-based RecoTime, time-based recoveryRecoHr, heart-rate-based Index 36, 53, 54, 59Polar Cadence Sensor AccessoriesPower Output Sensor Polar MobileLink Application128