Brinkmann S810I user manual Fitness Test Settings, Carrying Out the Test, Start the Test

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Fitness Test Settings

To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to input the following settings in the Options mode:

•Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level.

•Set the Polar Fitness Test on.

•Set the HRmax-p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum heart rate.

Carrying Out the Test

To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:

•You should be relaxed and calm.

•The test can take place anywhere – home, office, health club – as long as the testing environment is peaceful. No disturbing noises (Ex. television, radio or telephone), no other people talking to you.

•Keep the testing place, time of day and environment the same every time the test is repeated.

•Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.

•Avoid heavy physical effort, alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before.

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Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect

1.In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed. If you cannot find Fitness Test mode check that you have turned the function on in the Options mode.

2.Press OK to enter the Fitness Test mode. Your latest OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.

3.Scroll up or down to see your latest HRmax-p and the testing date.

4.Lie down and relax yourself for 1-3 minutes before the test.

Start the Test

It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test.

5.Press OK to start the test. The wrist receiver starts searching for your heart rate. TEST On and your heart rate are displayed. The test begins.

6.Lie relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and avoid body movements. Don’t communicate with other people.

7.Your current OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.

8.If HRmax-p is on: Scroll up or down to see the HRmax-p result and the testing date.

Turn the Fitness Test Sound Signal on/off

The sound signal will alarm you at the end of the test. If the sound signal is on appears on the display.

•To turn the sound signal on or off either before or during the test, press and hold the signal/light button.

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Contents Down Signal/Light StopDear Customer S810i manual USA GBR A.pm6 29.7.2002 Contents Getting Going Buttons and Their Functions ResetUseful Tips How to Put the Transmitter On How to Prepare the Wrist ReceiverHow to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate Easy StartModes and Their Functions How to Stop Measuring Your Heart RateAfter Exercising File HOW to Enter Settings Date of Birth Birthday User Information SettingsSex UnitsBaseline for relaxation rate Maximum Heart Rate Value HRmaxMaximal Oxygen Uptake Value VO2max Relaxation RateBasicUse E0 Exercise SettingsExercise Profile E1-E7 BasicSet E8Setting Timers Setting BasicSet ExerciseSetting Heart Rate Limits for the BasicSet Selecting Exercise TypeSetting Profile Exercise Setting Recovery Calculation for BasicSetSetting Interval Calculation Int Setting Phases on/offSetting Interval Type Int. Type Setting Recovery Calculation for Profile Reco Setting Heart Rate Limits for ProfileTurning Heart Rate Limits for Profile on/off Naming Profiles Setting Recording RateRecording rate Maximum exercise time OwnCal Calorie Counter on/off Turning Functions on/offFitness Test on/off Predicted Maximum Heart Rate on/off HRmax-pTurning the Activity/Button Sound on/off Monitor SettingsTurning Help on/off Selecting Measuring UnitsSetting Alarm Watch SettingsSetting Time of Day Setting DateHeart Rate Measure Mode Setting TipsExercise Turning the heart rate zone alarm on/off Exercise Recording ModeIlluminating the Display Pausing the ExerciseStoring Lap and Split Time Swapping the Displayed Exercise InformationSelect the Middle Row Information Resetting the Stopwatch to ZeroSelect the Upper Row Information Select the Lower Heart Rate Information rowExercise Phase P1-P6 PhaseStarting an Exercise Profile E1-E7 Interval PeriodStarting the Timers Recovery PeriodExercising with BasicSet E8 Interrupting an Exercise ProfileTips during the Exercise Stopping the ExerciseExercise File HOW to Recall Training InformationHeart Rate Limits Limits Recovery Information of BasicSet Exercise RecoExercise Time within, above and below the Heart Rate Zones Calorie Expenditure KCalCumulative Exercise Time Count Tot. Time Recovery InformationProfile Exercise Information EXE. SET Interval InformationLap Information Laps Recorded Heart Rate SamplesBest Lap Records FileDownloading Training Data to Computer Connection to ComputerDeleting a File Deleting All FilesUploading Settings from Computer OwnIndex Polar Fitness TestOnline Recording Predicted Maximum Heart Rate HRmax-p Turn the Fitness Test Sound Signal on/off Fitness Test SettingsCarrying Out the Test Start the TestFitness Classes Update OwnIndex and HRmax-pInterrupt the Test Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Care MaintenanceService PrecautionsUsing the Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a Water Environment Batteries TransmitterElectromagnetic Interference Polar Heart Rate Monitor and InterferenceCrosstalk Exercise EquipmentCannot find the previous exercise’s file? Frequently Asked QuestionsCannot find the expended calories from my exercise file? Cannot turn my HRmax-p on?There is no heart rate reading -? Heart symbol flashes irregularly?Code search was not successful? Heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high?Battery of the wrist receiver must be replaced? Technical SpecificationsData transfer from receiver to computer was unsuccessful Elastic StrapLimit Values Default SettingsLimited Polar International Guarantee Polar Glossary Display Texts Display SymbolsRecoHr, heart-rate-based Download training data IndexStart measuring your heart rate