Polar HEARTWATCH user manual Contents

Contents
How Polar Heartwatch works........................................... 5
Polar Heartwatch parts ...................................... 5
Getting going ..................................................... 6
How to start heart rate measurement ..............................7
Functions during heart rate measurement.......................8
See your heart rate............................................. 8
Check the time of day ........................................ 8
How to stop heart rate measurement................. 8
Setting the time of day..................................................... 9
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..............11
General exercise recommendation.................. 12
Intensity of exercise ......................................... 12
Frequency of training....................................... 15
Mode of activity................................................ 15
Structure of an exercise session...................... 16
References....................................................... 16
Quick guide for exercising.............................................17
Define the amount of your physical activity ..... 17
Determine your exercise goals ........................ 19
Examples of exercise recommendations......... 19
Care and maintenance.................................................. 21
Taking care....................................................... 21
Batteries ........................................................... 22
Precautions.................................................................... 23
In a water environment..................................... 23
Interference...................................................... 23
Frequently asked questions...........................................25
Technical specifications.................................................27
Polar books and accessories ........................................28
Service .........................................................................29
Check list.......................................................... 29
Sending instructions......................................... 30
Polar’s service procedure................................. 30
Limited Polar warranty ...................................................31
Disclaimer...................................................................... 32