Polar HEARTWATCH user manual Frequently Asked Questions, What should I do if

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CROSSTALK

The non-coded Polar wrist receiver picks up transmitter signals within 1 metre/ 3 feet. Therefore, when you are using your Polar Heart Rate Monitor make sure no other transmitter is within that range. Signals from more than one transmitter picked up simultaneously can cause an incorrect readout.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To try to tackle these problems relocate the Polar wrist receiver as follows:

1.Remove the Polar Transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally.

2.Move the receiver around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.

3.Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the receiver in this interference free area.

4.If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be too noisy electrically for wireless heart rate measurement.

Notice for persons with pacemakers

Persons who have a pacemaker use the heart rate monitor of Polar Electro Oy at their own risk. Before starting use we always recommend an exercise stress test under doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.

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 clean.

Care and maintenance.

4.Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver,

such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.

Precautions.

5.Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered your ECG waveform? In this case consult your physician.

...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY?

1.Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the transmission range and not further that 1 metre/ 3 feet from the Polar transmitter you are wearing.

2.Check that the elastic strap has not become loose during exercise.

3.Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened.

4.Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter

within the reception range (1 metre/ 3 feet).

Precautions/Crosstalk.

5.Cardiac arrythmia may cause irregular readings. In this case consult your physician.

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Contents GBR Contents Works HowVisual Cues to Read this Guide Important to RememberGetting Going How to Start Heart Rate MeasurementYou can now start exercising with your Polar Heartwatch HOW to Stop Heart Rate Measurement Setting Time of DayFunctions During Heart Rate Measurement See Your Heart RateDigits representing the minutes start flashing Exercising With Your Polar Heart Rate MonitorPress the right button to select the desired minutes Intensity of Exercise General Exercise Recommendation200 180 Mode of ActivityModerate Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 102-119 bpm Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 130 157 bpmStructure of AN Exercise Session Quick guide for ExercisingTarget Zone ReferencesExamples of Exercise Recommendations Determine Your Exercise GoalsTaking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Care MaintenanceBatteries PrecautionsPolar recycles used Transmitters Polar Heart Rate Monitor A Water EnvironmentCheck that you have kept the Polar Transmitter clean Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should I do if Check that the elastic strap is snug enoughPolar Heartwatch enters the Time of Day mode Technical SpecificationsDefault Settings Polar TransmitterService Polar Books AccessoriesPolar Accessories Polar Books and BookletsPOLAR’S Service Procedure Limited Polar WarrantySending Instructions Disclaimer