Polar F4TM user manual Basic Settings, Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button

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2. BASIC SETTINGS

You only need to activate the blank wrist unit once or after resetting it. Once activated, the wrist unit cannot be switched off.

It is important that you be precise with the Basic Settings, especially when setting your weight, height, age and gender, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the target heart rate limits and calorie expenditure.

Alternatively you can transfer your Basic Settings to the wrist unit from the PC. For further information, see the section Transferring Settings From Your Computer on page 45.

1.Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button.

2.SETTINGS is displayed. Press OK to go to Basic Settings.

3.TIME MODE?: Select 12 h or 24 h time mode by pressing SET. Press OK to accept your selection. TIME OF DAY is displayed. 12 h: the time is displayed from 1 to 12 AM or PM.

Press SET to select AM or PM. Press OK.

Press SET to select the HOURS. Press OK.

Press SET to select the MINUTES. Press OK.

24 h: the time is displayed from 0 to 23 hours. In the date setting the day is set first and then the month.

Press SET to select the HOURS. Press OK.

Press SET to select the MINUTES. Press OK.

4.SET DATE: Press SET to select the MONTH or DAY. Press OK.

Press SET to select the DAY or MONTH. Press OK.

Press SET to select the YEAR. Press OK.

5.UNITS for weight and height: Press SET to select pounds and feet (lb/ft) or kilograms and centimeters (kg/cm). Press OK.

6.WEIGHT: Press SET to select your weight. Press OK.

7.HEIGHT: Press SET to select your height. Press OK.

Note: If you selected lb/ft as your units, you first set feet and then inches.

8.AGE: Press SET to select your age. Press OK.

9.SEX: Press SET to select FEMALE or MALE. Press OK. The wrist unit displays SETTINGS OK and goes to the Time of Day Display after 3 seconds.

If you prefer to change some of your settings after accepting the Basic Settings, you can do it in Settings mode. For further information, see the section How to Change Settings on page 43.

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Contents FIN-90440 Kempele It has an easy to use, two-button functionality Polar F4 Quick Guide SettingsContents Introduction to the F4 Heart Rate Monitor F4 Product SETElastic strap holds the transmitter around your chest Totals menu an individual value can be reset Wrist Unit Buttons and SymbolsOK button SET buttonSound symbol indicates that Weekday indicatorsSUN = Sunday Basic Settings Exercise Summary Totals SettingsFunctions Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button Basic SettingsExercising Accumulated exercise calories Cal/Kcal Heart rate bpm or HR Functions During ExerciseHeart rate limits Exercise duration hhmm ss Fitness bulletsFollowing information is shown in the Exercise Summary HOW to Stop and Review the Exercise SummarySummary File Checking Saved Exercise InformationTotals File Time of Day display, press SET. Summary is displayedPress and hold OK Press SET twiceCount HOW to Change Settings Heart Rate Limits SettingsSummary Totals Settings Sound Setting Watch SettingsPress SET to proceed to Watch Settings. Press OK User Information Settings Unit SettingSEX Select Female or Male with SET. Press OK Intensity Light Moderate Hard140-160 137-156Accustoms your body to exercising at a faster pace Service Care and MaintenanceTaking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Transmitter BatteriesInterference During Exercise PrecautionsElectromagnetic Interference Exercise EquipmentMinimizing Possible Risks When Exercising …heart symbol flashes irregularly? What should I do if …I don’t know where I am in the menu?…the wrist unit battery needs changing? …there is no heart rate reading 00?Wrist Unit Technical SpecificationTransmitter Elastic StrapThis limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Limited Polar International GuaranteeDisclaimer