Polar F11 user manual Frequently Asked Questions, There is no heart rate reading -?

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12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I do if...

...I don't know where I am in the menu?

Press and hold the Back button until the time of day is displayed.

...there is no heart rate reading (- -)?

1.Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed.

2.Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.

3.Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in close vicinity to the Polar wrist unit, such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.

4.Have you had a cardiac event that may have altered your ECG waveform? In this case, consult your physician.

...heart symbol flashes irregularly?

1.Check that your wrist unit is inside the transmission range and not further that 3 feet/1 meter 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 (3 feet/1 meter).

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

...the heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high?

You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals, which can cause erratic readings on the wrist unit display. Check your surroundings and move further away from the source of the disturbance.

...the display is blank?

The Polar heart rate monitor is in battery saving mode when it is dispatched from the factory. To activate it, press any of the buttons twice. WELCOME TO POLAR FITNESS WORLD is displayed. See the section, Basic Settings on page 10.

...the display is fading?

Usually the first sign of an expired battery is the fading of the digits when using the backlight or the low battery indicator . Have the batteries checked.

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Contents Polar F11 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Dear customer Polar F11 Quick GuideContents 11.1 Introduction to the F11 Heart Rate Monitor Polar Web ServicesProduct Elements Wrist UnitLight Wrist Unit Buttons and SymbolsSymbols Basic Settings Page To measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter Measuring Your Heart RatePage Overview of Keeps U Fit workout program Keeps U FIT Workout ProgramCreating Your Program Maximize View and Edit Your Program Light Your Weekly Exercise TargetsWeekly Targets Moderate Press OK Adding Exercise Session to Your ProgramYour Exercise Session Targets Exercise Session Targets Deleting Exercise Session Editing Exercise TargetsProgram On or Off Selection Program SettingsExercise Settings Buttons. Press OK Starting Exercise Recording ExercisingExercise Functions During ExerciseChecking the Time of Day Exercise Targets displayed if SettingsLimits are on Heart rate limitsCalories Time of Day Exercise duration Fitness bullets Changing the Displayed Exercise InformationPausing the Exercise Switching the Backlight OnSwitching Keylock On or Off Stopping the Exercise and Viewing Exercise Summary Changing Settings During ExercisePage Press the / buttons to select Exercise or HR SET. Press OK Exercise SettingsSelecting Exercise Selecting HR Set Ownzone Page Your current heart rate OwnZone UpdatedDiary Monitoring Your ProgressPage HR Zones Light DiaryIntensity zone bar is highlighted ModerateDefault value Changing the Default Diary ViewHard Extra DiaryWeekly and Monthly FOLLOW-UP How to Update Your Extra Diary ValueWeekly FOLLOW-UP Press the button to open the reminderMonthly FOLLOW-UP Checking Saved Information File Following information is displayed Exercise FileDuration CaloriesHeart Rate Deleting FileTotal Calories Totals FileTotal Duration Diary File Resetting Total CountersReset Total Counters? is displayed. Press OK Extra HR ZonesPolar Fitness Test Ownindex Performing the Fitness Test Your current OwnIndex VO2max, ml/kg/min Deleting OwnIndex Value Fitness Test TrendFitness Classes MENUpdate Your Program Watch Settings SettingsTimer Setting Switching the Timer Alarm OffAdding a Reminder Reminder SettingsReminder Date Reminder TimeRepeat AlarmExercise Reminder Text EditingReminder text Reminder time Reminder date Exercise name Viewing and Editing RemindersAlarm Setting Switching the Reminder Alarm OffSwitching the Alarm Off Date Setting Time SettingTime 2 Setting OwnZone Vol General Automatic Silent Off Heart Rate SettingsHR Sets default settings Press OK to return to the HR Set view HR Alarm Volume SettingHR Limits Setting Physiologist for an exercise stress test ManualManual limits before your age-based limits are displayed Buttons to set the upper limit. Press OKAge HR View Setting Diary SettingsHR Set Renaming + . ?User Settings High TOPModerate LOWPage Page Button Lock Setting Keylock General SettingsVolume for Sounds Language Settings Help SettingsUnits Settings Data Transfer Service Care and MaintenanceWearLink Connector Interference During Exercise PrecautionsDo you have a history of breathing problems? Minimizing Possible Risks When ExercisingThere is no heart rate reading -? Frequently Asked QuestionsWrist unit battery needs to be changed? Transmitter Technical SpecificationLimited Polar International Guarantee Tel +358 8 5202 Fax +358 8 5202 DisclaimerManufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie Index 12h/24h time mode