GETTING GOING
1.Attach the Transmitter to the elastic strap.
2.Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably.
3.Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. Check that the Polar logo is in a central upright position.
4.Pull the Transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the back of it.
5.Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin.
6.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 Products. 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.
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How to Start
Heart Rate
Measurement
1.Wear the 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 mode press and hold the right button of the Receiver for
a few second.
Quick start: In the Time mode, bring the Polar logo of the Receiver to the Transmitter’s Polar logo and wait for a beep signal.
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 Fitwatch.
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