Polar HEARTWATCH user manual How to Start Heart Rate Measurement, Getting Going

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GETTING GOING

1. Attach the Polar

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 of it.

4.Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in

a central upright position.

5.Wear the Wrist Receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch.

Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the Wrist

Receiver to a Polar Bike Mount. Polar books and accessories. Keep the Wrist Receiver within the transmission range (1 metre / 3 feet).

It is recommended that you wear the Transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation. However, if you wish to wear the Transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes.

It is important that the electrodes are wet during exercise. After exercising, to preserve the electrodes and battery life:

1.Wash the Transmitter carefully with a mild soap water solution.

2.Rinse it with pure water.

3.Dry the Transmitter carefully.

How to Start

Heart Rate

Measurement

1.Wear the Polar Transmitter and the wrist receiver as described previously.

2.Begin with the display showing Time of Day.

3.To start, choose from the following alternatives:

One touch start: In the Time of Day mode press and hold the right button of the receiver for 1 second.

Quick start: In the Time of Day mode, bring the Polar logo of the receiver to the transmitter’s Polar logo.

Heart rate measurement commences and heart symbol starts flashing. Your heart rate (in beats per minute) appears in the display

in approximately 5 seconds.

4.You can now start exercising with your Polar Heartwatch.

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Contents GBR Contents How WorksVisual Cues to Read this Guide Important to RememberGetting Going How to Start Heart Rate MeasurementYou can now start exercising with your Polar Heartwatch Setting Time of Day HOW to Stop Heart Rate MeasurementFunctions 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 General Exercise Recommendation Intensity of ExerciseMode of Activity 200 180Moderate Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 102-119 bpm Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 130 157 bpmQuick guide for Exercising Structure of AN Exercise SessionTarget Zone ReferencesDetermine 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 Check that you have kept the Polar Transmitter cleanWhat should I do if Check that the elastic strap is snug enoughTechnical Specifications Polar Heartwatch enters the Time of Day modeDefault Settings Polar TransmitterPolar Books Accessories ServicePolar Accessories Polar Books and BookletsPOLAR’S Service Procedure Limited Polar WarrantySending Instructions Disclaimer