Brinkmann Heart Rate Monitor S810I User Manual

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Displays your heart rate as bpm and % of HRmax , average heart  
rate and exercise duration.  
COMPLETE HR  
Quick Guide  
Allow s you to set 7 exercise profiles™ for multi-phase exercise  
sessions w ith HR target zones and recovery calculation. Records  
complete files of the exercises.  
Sig n a l/Lig h t  
Up  
move onward  
Predicts your maximal oxygen uptake.  
increase the  
selected value  
Reduces possible interference from other heart rate monitors.  
St o p  
Do w n  
exit the  
move backward  
displayed mode  
return to the  
Time of day display  
reduce the  
selected value  
Sports w atch features.  
OK  
start measuring the heart rate  
lock in your selection  
Beat to beat measurement, relaxation rate (indicates the state  
of your physical recovery), online measurement w ith optional  
Polar IR Interface.  
Ho w t o St a rt Me a su rin g Yo u r He a rt Ra t e (Ba sicUse )  
1. Place the transmitter around your chest and wet the electrodes. Place the  
receiver on your wrist.  
Infra red communication allow s tw o-w ay exchange  
of settings and exercise data w ith a PC.  
2. Press and hold the OK button to start the measurement. The stopwatch and  
the exercise recording start. Your heart rate will appear in about 15 seconds.  
U S A  
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G B R  
Ho w t o St o p Me a su rin g Yo u r He a rt Ra t e  
U S E R S M A N U A L  
1. Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop. Heart rate  
measurement continues but exercise data is not recorded into a file anymore.  
2. Press the stop button again. The receiver returns to Time of Day display.  
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The Polar S810i and Polar Precision Performance™ software offer you various  
ways to customize your exercise sessions so they meet your personal needs.  
For example, you can build up exercise profiles to guide you through various  
training sessions. Choose the functions that suit you best: OwnCal® calorie  
calculation, timers or recovery calculation, etc. Monitor your fitness level, and any  
long-term changes in it, by performing the quick and easy Polar Fitness Test.  
After training, you can review your exercise file and transfer it to your  
computer for analysis with the software. Or, you can transfer your heart rate to  
the computer in real time through an optional Polar IR Interface. In addition,  
you can perform an over training test, included in the software, for thorough  
information about your bodys recovery.  
Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the Polar heart  
rate monitor. Here is where you can find the information you need to use and  
maintain your equipment. The function road map on the front cover is a quick  
guide to the versatile features of the Polar heart rate monitor; Please tear it off  
and save it for your reference.  
Please refer to the glossary for special terms, display symbols and text  
explanations. The alphabetical index will help you quickly find answers to  
any questions that you might encounter while using your Polar heart rate  
monitor.  
Thank you for choosing Polar!  
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CONTENTS  
A. Ge t t in g Go in g ....................... 5  
Heart Rate Monitor Parts ........................ 5  
Buttons and Their Functions ................... 6  
Easy Start .................................................. 8  
How to Prepare the Wrist Receiver ... 8  
How to Put the Transmitter On .......... 9  
How to Start Measuring  
Your Heart Rate ................................... 9  
How to Stop Measuring  
Your Heart Rate ................................. 10  
After Exercising .................................. 10  
Modes and Their Functions ................... 11  
Setting Profile Exercise ..................... 25  
Setting Phases on/off .................... 25  
Setting Interval Calculation ......... 26  
Setting Interval Type ..................... 26  
Setting Number of Intervals  
and Recoveries ............................... 28  
Turning Heart Rate Limits on/off .. 28  
Setting Heart Rate Limits ............ 28  
Setting Recovery Calculation ....... 29  
Naming Profiles ................................. 30  
Setting Recording Rate ......................... 31  
Turning Functions on/off ....................... 32  
OwnCal Calorie Counter on/off ....... 32  
Fitness Test on/off .............................. 32  
Predicted Maximum  
Heart Rate on/off ............................... 33  
Online Recording to  
Computer on/off ................................ 33  
Monitor Settings .................................... 34  
Turning Activity/Button  
Sound on/off ...................................... 34  
Selecting Measuring Units ................ 34  
Turning Help on/off ........................... 35  
Watch Settings ....................................... 36  
Setting Alarm ..................................... 36  
Setting Time of Day ........................... 36  
Setting Date ....................................... 37  
Turning Reminders on/off ................. 37  
Setting Tips ............................................. 38  
Swap Time 1 or Time 2 ...................... 38  
Shortcut to Watch Settings ............... 38  
Swap Measuring Units ...................... 38  
Swap Date, User ID Number,  
Starting an Exercise Profile ................... 46  
Exercise Phase .................................... 47  
Interval Period ............................... 47  
Recovery Period ............................. 48  
Interrupting an Exercise Profile ............ 49  
Exercising with BasicSet ........................ 49  
Starting the Timers ............................ 49  
Swapping the Heart Rate Limits ...... 49  
Starting the Recovery Calculation ... 50  
Stopping the Exercise ............................ 50  
Tips During Exercise ............................... 50  
Swapping the Exercise Type ............. 50  
Swapping the Recording Rate  
of the Exercise .................................... 50  
Resetting the Interval or  
Recovery Calculation of  
an Exercise Profile ............................. 50  
Interrupting an Interval or Recovery  
Calculation of an Exercise Profile .... 51  
Interrupting a Phase of  
an Exercise Profile ............................. 51  
Heart Touch Function ....................... 51  
User Name and Logo ......................... 38  
C. Exe rcise ................................ 39  
Heart Rate Measure Mode .................... 39  
Exercise Recording Mode ...................... 41  
Turning Heart Rate  
Zone Alarm on/off ............................. 41  
Illuminating the Display .................... 42  
Storing Lap and Split Time ............... 42  
Pausing the Exercise .......................... 43  
Swapping the Displayed  
B. Ho w t o En t e r Se t t in g s ........ 14  
User Information Settings ..................... 16  
Exercise Settings ..................................... 20  
Selecting Exercise Type .......................... 22  
Setting BasicSet exercise ................... 22  
Setting Timers ................................ 23  
Setting Heart Rate Limits ............. 23  
Turning Heart Rate Limits on/off ... 23  
Setting Recovery Calculation ....... 24  
Exercise Information ......................... 43  
Resetting the Stopwatch to Zero ..... 45  
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A. GETTING GOING  
He a rt Ra t e Mo n it o r  
Pa rt s a n d Th e ir  
Fu n ct io n s  
D. Ho w t o Re ca ll  
F. Po la r Fit n e ss Te st ................. 65  
OwnIndex ............................................... 65  
Predicted Maximum Heart Rate ........... 67  
Fitness Test Settings ............................... 68  
Carrying out the Test ............................. 68  
Update OwnIndex and HRmax -p ............ 70  
Fitness Classes ......................................... 71  
Tra in in g In fo rm a t io n ......... 52  
Exercise Time .......................................... 54  
Recovery Information of  
BasicSet Exercise ..................................... 55  
Heart Rate Limits ................................... 55  
Exercise Time within, above and below  
the Heart Rate Zones ............................. 55  
Calorie Expenditure ............................... 55  
Cumulative Calorie Count ..................... 55  
Cumulative Exercise Time Count .......... 56  
Profile Exercise Information ................. 56  
Lap Information ..................................... 58  
Recorded Heart Rate Samples .............. 59  
Records File ............................................. 59  
Updating the Cumulative  
The elastic strap holds the  
transmitter comfortably,  
yet firmly, in the correct  
position.  
G. Ca re a n d Ma in t e n a n ce ...... 73  
H. Pre ca u t io n s ......................... 75  
The transmitter detects  
your heart rate and  
transmits it to the wrist  
receiver.  
I. Fre q u e n t ly Aske d  
Qu e st io n s ............................ 79  
J. Te ch n ica l Sp e cifica t io n s .... 83  
Counts to Zero ........................................ 59  
Deleting a File ........................................ 60  
Deleting all Files ..................................... 60  
K. Lim it e d Po la r in t e rn a t io n a l  
g u a ra n t e e ........................... 86  
The wrist receiver displays  
your heart rate and other  
data during exercise.  
E. Co n n e ct io n t o Co m p u t e r .... 61  
Downloading Training  
Data to Computer .................................. 61  
Uploading Settings  
L. Discla im e r ........................... 87  
Enter your personal  
settings into the receiver  
and analyze the exercise  
files after youre done.  
M. Po la r Glo ssa ry ..................... 88  
Display Symbols ...................................... 90  
Display Texts ........................................... 91  
Index ........................................................ 95  
from Computer ...................................... 62  
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Buttons and Their Functions  
SIGNAL/  
Sig n a l/ Lig h t  
Re se t  
Turns the beep on or off.  
Up  
Moves to the following  
mode. Increases the  
selected value.  
LIGHT  
Turns the backlight on.  
RESET  
STOP  
Resets the heart rate monitor.  
Do w n Returns to the previous  
mode. Decreases the  
selected value.  
St o p Re t u rn - Stops measuring the heart rate.  
Exits the displayed mode and returns to  
the previous mode level.  
Returns to the Time of Day display  
from any mode by pressing and  
holding the stop button.  
OK  
Acce p t - Starts measuring the heart rate (start).  
Enters the displayed mode shown on  
the lower level (start). Locks in your  
selection (ok). Records lap information  
(lap). The Help text (start, ok or lap)  
that appears on the display above the  
button indicates its use.  
OK  
Use fu l Tip s  
Briefly pressing a button (approximately 1 second) will do different  
things than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of  
time (approximately 2 to 5 seconds). If your press the button for a  
longer period of time, you can use shortcuts.  
The buttons are slightly stiffer than those of an ordinary watch to  
prevent them from being pressed accidentally.  
You can always return to the Time of Day display from the Options  
setting or File recalling loops by pressing and holding the stop button.  
See the glossary for display symbols and text interpretation.  
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Easy Start  
Ho w t o Pre p a re t h e Wrist Re ce ive r  
Ho w t o Pu t t h e Tra n sm it t e r On  
1. Since the display is blank when the receiver leaves the  
factory, you have to activate the wrist receiver by pressing  
the OK button twice, after which the Time of Day display  
appears. This is a one-off procedure; once you have turned  
on your receiver you can not turn it off anymore.  
2. You may start measuring your heart rate right away  
using the default settings. However, the following  
settings are ones that it would be useful to change as  
soon as possible: Time of Day (see section " Watch  
settings" ) and personal user settings (see section " User  
information settings" ).  
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap.  
2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and  
comfortably. Secure the strap around your  
chest, just below the chest muscles, and  
buckle it.  
3. Lift the transmitter off your chest and  
m o ist e n t h e g ro o ve d e le ct ro d e a re a s  
on the back.  
4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly  
against your skin and the Polar logo is in a  
central, upright position.  
3. The receiver has various functions that you can use  
according to your personal training needs. For more  
information, see section “Modes and their functions”.  
You can either manually enter the settings by pressing  
the receiver buttons or you can define your settings  
using Polar Precision Performance software, after which  
the data should be transferred from your computer to  
the wrist receiver.  
Ho w t o St a rt Me a su rin g Yo u r He a rt Ra t e  
1. Begin with the display that shows  
the time of day.  
2. Keep the wrist receiver within  
3 feet/ 1 meter of your transmitter.  
3. Check that you are not near people that have  
heart rate monitors, high voltage power lines,  
televisions, mobile phones or other sources of  
electromagnetic disturbance.  
4. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary  
watch. If you go biking, we recommend attaching the  
wrist receiver to a Polar Bike Mount.  
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4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol  
will start flashing and your heart rate (beats per minute) will appear in  
a maximum of 15 seconds.  
Modes and Their Functions  
Your receiver has six main modes: Time of Day, Exercise, File, Options, Fitness  
test and Connection. The modes offer you the following features:  
5. Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start  
exercising. The exercise data will only be stored in a file if you have  
turned the stopwatch on.  
1. TIME OF DAY  
12 h or 24 h time, alarm, date and weekday  
two time options  
Ho w t o St o p Me a su rin g Yo u r He a rt Ra t e  
backlight  
1. Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop.  
The heart rate measuring continues, although exercise data is no longer  
recorded.  
In addition, the following functions can be uploaded from a computer  
and utilized:  
2. Press the stop button again. The heart rate measuring stops.  
The receiver shows the Time of Day display again.  
7 alarm sound reminders  
your personal logo, user number or user name  
Aft e r Exe rcisin g  
2. EXERCISE  
There are three optional exercise modes:  
1. Carefully wash the transmitter with a mild soap and water solution.  
2. Rinse it with pure water.  
simple BasicUse function without settings or exercise guiding functions  
Programmable Exercise Profile function with six exercise phases  
programmable BasicSet function with three adjustable target heart rate  
limits, timers and a recovery period  
3. Dry the transmitter carefully with a soft towel.  
4. Store the transmitter in a clean and dry place. Dirt impairs the conductivity  
and functioning of the transmitter. Sweat and moisture can keep the  
electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens battery life.  
The following are in use during all three different exercise modes:  
three adjustable display options  
current exercise time (stopwatch)  
time of day  
lap and split time as well as the lap number  
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current heart rate, average heart rate or a reading of your maximum  
heart rate in percentages  
exercise phases. Each phase may include heart rate limits, intervals and  
recovery periods.  
calorie count for an exercise session  
heart rate for 1 minute, 15 seconds, 5 seconds or each heart beat  
is recorded.  
graphic and numeric display options of relaxation rate  
OwnCal calorie counter, fitness test, predicted maximum heart rate and  
online measurement*  
3. FILE  
up to 99 exercise files and one re-settable records file, which keeps track  
user-specific information: weight, height, date of birth, gender, activity  
level, maximum heart rate, maximal oxygen uptake and baseline for  
relaxation rate  
of cumulative calories and exercise time  
date and starting time of the exercise  
total exercise time  
activity/button sound, measurement units and Help function  
alarm, time of day, date and reminders  
average, maximum and minimum heart rate readings for  
the exercise session  
recovery information of BasicSet exercise  
heart rate limits used during exercise  
time spent in, above and below your target zones during exercise  
OwnCal calorie expenditure  
5. FITNESS TEST  
In this mode you can:  
perform the Polar Fitness Test  
recall your latest test results; OwnIndex and HRmax-p values  
update your user information to reflect your most recent OwnIndex and  
HRmax-p values  
cumulative calorie expenditure  
cumulative exercise time  
profile information on the exercise phases  
lap information: best lap time; up to 99 lap and split times; current,  
average and maximum heart rate for each lap  
heart rate samples recorded in the preset recording rate  
6. CONNECTION  
In this mode you can:  
download recorded exercise information to your computer for detailed  
analysis with Polar Precision Performance software version 3 or later  
upload your receiver settings from your computer to receiver with Polar  
Precision Performance software version 3 or later  
4. OPTIONS  
BasicUse with no settings, BasicSet with three heart rate limits, timers  
and a recovery period or seven programmable exercise profiles with  
* An optional Polar IR Interface is required.  
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Time Of Day  
File  
Opt ion s  
Fit. Test  
User Set  
Connect  
B. HOW TO ENTER SETTINGS  
Exercise Set  
Memory Set  
Function Set  
Monitor Set  
Watch Set  
1. In the Time of Day display, scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
3. Scroll up or down until the desired setting mode is displayed.  
4. Press OK to start the settings.  
This section describes how to manually enter  
settings by pressing the receiver buttons. How ever,  
The receiver offers you a faster w ay as w ell:  
prepare your settings w ith Polar Precision  
Performance softw are and upload them to your  
receiver from your computer. See chapter  
“Uploading settings from computer”.  
Move forward and backward by using the up or down buttons.  
Press OK to start adjusting the value.  
Scroll up or down to adjust the value.  
Press OK to lock in your selection.  
Move backward to the previous setting level by pressing the stop button.  
To return to the Time of Day display, wherever you are in the Options  
settings: Press and hold the stop button.  
The digits run faster if you press and hold the up or down button as you  
adjust the value. Release the button when approaching the desired value.  
On the display each function is presented by an abbreviated text.  
A flashing block on the display indicates how far you are in the  
setting mode.  
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Da t e o f Birt h (Birthday)  
User Information Settings  
7. Scroll up or down to select your month / day  
of birth. Press OK.  
Units 1: setting order  
is day - month - year.  
Units 2: setting order  
is month - day - year.  
Op t io n s  
8. Day / Month appears. Scroll up or down to  
select the day / month. Press OK.  
9. Year appears. Scroll up or down to adjust  
the year of birth. Press OK.  
User Set  
lbs/  
kg  
feet  
inch/ cm  
Birthday  
Sex  
Activity  
HRmax  
VO2max  
Baseline  
In the User Set loop you can move forward only by pressing OK.  
Se x  
Measuring units depend on the settings in Options/ Monitor Set/  
Unit 1 or Unit 2.  
10. Scroll up or down to select your gender. Press OK.  
Act ivit y Le ve l (Activity)  
Un it s 1  
Un it s 2  
11. Scroll up or down to select your activity level for Polar Fitness Test.  
Press OK.  
Weight  
kg  
lbs  
Height  
cm  
ft/ inch  
Date of Birth setting order  
day - month - year  
month - day - year  
Assess your long-term physical activity level. Do not change your activity  
level description if your regular exercise habits have changed during the  
last six months.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
3. Scroll up or down until USER SET is displayed.  
Low  
You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or  
heavy physical activity. Ex. you walk only for pleasure or occasionally  
exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration.  
4. Press OK to start the user information settings.  
We ig h t (lbs or kg)  
Middle You participate regularly in recreational sports. Ex. you run 3-6  
miles / 5-10 km per week or spend 1/2–2 hours per week in  
comparable physical activity or, your work requires modest physical  
activity.  
5. Scroll up or down to adjust your weight. Press OK.  
Press and hold signal/  
light button to change  
the units for weight or  
height.  
He ig h t (ft/ inch or cm)  
6. Scroll up or down to adjust your height. Press OK.  
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High  
Top  
You participate regularly, at least 3 times a week, in heavy physical  
exercise. Ex. you run 6-12 miles / 10-20 km per week or spend 2-3  
hours per week in comparable physical activity.  
Ba se lin e fo r re la xa t io n ra t e  
16. Scroll up or down to select your relaxation rate baseline. Press OK.  
USER SET appears.  
You participate regularly in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week.  
Ex. you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes.  
The degree of relaxation rate is highly individual, therefore compare the  
value to your own baseline. To find out your personal baseline relaxation  
rate, you need to measure your relaxation rate in a recovered state. Follow  
the instructions below or refer to Polar Precision Performance software to  
easily determine your relaxation rate baseline. See also " Display Texts" /  
" RLX, Relaxation rate" section.  
Ma xim u m He a rt Ra t e Va lu e (HRmax  
)
12. Your age-predicted maximum heart rate value is displayed as a default  
setting when you set this value for the first time. If yo u kn o w yo u r  
e xa ct clin ica lly t e st e d cu rre n t m a xim u m h e a rt ra t e va lu e , set the  
value by scrolling up or down.  
1. Before the measurement,  
Re la xa t io n Ra t e  
relax for 2-3 minutes.  
Tim e  
0:15  
0:30  
0:45  
1:00  
1:15  
1:30  
1:45  
2:00  
Exam ple Your Value  
13. Press OK.  
2. Start measuring your heart rate  
by pressing and holding the  
OK button.  
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5
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32  
33  
35  
34  
33  
35  
36  
33  
271  
If you do not know this value, update it in the Fitness Test mode after  
having carried out the Polar Fitness Test.  
3. Press the up button until  
relaxation rate value (RLX) in  
milliseconds is displayed  
Ma xim a l Oxyg e n Up t a ke Va lu e (VO2max  
)
14. The wrist receiver suggests value 35 for females and value 45 for males  
as a default setting when you set this value for the first time. If yo u  
kn o w yo u r e xa ct clin ica lly t e st e d cu rre n t m a xim a l o xyg e n u p t a ke  
va lu e , set the value by scrolling up or down.  
in the upper row.  
Or, if INT is displayed in the  
upper row press the down  
button first and then up  
15. Press OK.  
button until relaxation rate  
value (RLX) is displayed.  
If you do not know this value, update it in the Fitness Test mode after  
having carried out the Polar Fitness Test.  
4. Write down your relaxation rate  
each 15 seconds for 2 minutes.  
5. Sum up the eight relaxation  
values and divide them by eight  
to obtain the average value. This  
is your baseline relaxation rate.  
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For getting the most of your relaxation rate measure your baseline  
relaxation rate:  
split and lap times  
relaxation rate  
in the environment which best represents the time you will be using the  
relaxation rate.  
Additionally, you can follow calories of your exercise session and percentage  
of your maximum heart rate, if you have set all the user information and  
turned the OwnCal calculator on.  
always in the same way (Ex., laying down), place and time.  
Update the baseline value once a month or whenever you want to refer to  
your value in different situations.  
Exe rcise Pro file (E1-E7)  
Exercise profile will guide you through the exercise with up to six pre-  
programmable phases. You can name the exercise profiles, Ex., by the  
exercise type. Profiles can be used for versatile exercises where different  
phases are successive, Ex., in interval training.  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
During exercise, you can see the same optional values as in the BasicUse  
mode. Heart rate limits and up to 30 interval and recovery periods can be set  
for each phase.  
Exercise Settings  
When you start setting exercise preferences, you first select whether you  
want to pre-programm an exercise profile or a BasicSet or exercise with the  
BasicUse option.  
Ba sicSe t (E8)  
BasicSet is a pre-programmable exercise set, but simpler than an exercise  
profile. There are no phases available although three timers and a recovery  
period help you split up the exercise session. The three adjustable heart rate  
limits allow you to monitor your workouts, securing the correct intensity.  
During exercise, you can see the same optional values as in the BasicUse  
mode.  
Ba sicUse (E0)  
BasicUse is a simple mode for exercising. You do not have to do any settings  
before exercising with this Exercise mode. There are no heart rate limits in  
use in this mode. While exercising, you can see the following optional values  
on the display:  
current heart rate or average heart rate of the exercise  
stopwatch  
time of day  
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Se le ct in g Exe rcise Typ e  
Se t t in g Tim e rs  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or  
down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.  
EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until desired Timer is displayed. Press OK to start  
setting the timer.  
Opt ion s  
Exercise Set  
6. Scroll up or down to turn the timer on or off. Press OK.  
OFF: skip steps 7-8.  
BasicUse  
E0  
Profil  
E1  
BasicSet  
E8  
3. Press OK to start the exercise settings.  
BasicUse E0, Profil E1-E7 or BasicSet E8 is  
displayed.  
7. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK.  
8. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK.  
Repeat until you have set all timers you want to use.  
4. Scroll up or down until the desired exercise type is displayed. Press OK.  
If you chose BasicUse (E0): to return to the Time of Day display, press  
and hold the stop button and skip the rest of the exercise settings.  
You should select the timers on sequentially. Ex. you cannot set timer 2  
on if timer 1 is off.  
If you chose Profil (E1-E7): continue to the step 5 of the chapter " Setting  
profile exercise/ Setting phases on/off" .  
Se t t in g He a rt Ra t e Lim it s fo r t h e Ba sicSe t  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until desired Limits is displayed.  
If you chose BasicSet (E8): continue setting the functions for the BasicSet.  
6. Press OK to start setting the heart rate limits.  
7. Lim High appears. Scroll up or down to adjust your upper limit. Press OK.  
8. Lim Low appears. Scroll up or down to adjust your lower limit. Press OK.  
Repeat until you have set all heart rate limits you want to use.  
Se t t in g Ba sicSe t Exe rcise  
Op t io n s  
Exercise Set  
BasicSet (E8)  
Tu rn in g He a rt Ra t e Lim it s fo r t h e Ba sicSe t o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until desired Limits is displayed.  
6. Press and hold the signal/light button to turn limits on or off.  
Release.  
Timer 1  
Timer 2  
Timer 3  
Limits 1  
Limits 2  
Limits 3  
Recovery  
Timer  
Hr  
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Se t t in g Pro file Exe rcise  
Op t io n s  
Se t t in g Re co ve ry Ca lcu la t io n fo r Ba sicSe t  
A. Time-based recovery  
Ends your recovery as you  
reach the preset time.  
Recovery On/OFF  
Timer Hr  
Exercise Set  
B. Heart-rate-based recovery Ends your recovery as you  
Profil 1-7 (E1-E7)  
reach the preset heart rate.  
Phase 1-6 On/OFF  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until Recovery is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the recovery on or off.  
On/OFF starts to flash.  
Int. On/OFF  
Reco On/OFF  
Timer Hr  
Limits On/OFF  
7. Scroll up or down to set the recovery on or off. Press OK.  
OFF: Skip steps 8-10.  
Int. Type  
Repeat  
Timer  
Hr  
Manual  
1-30/ Cont  
On: TIMER or Hr starts to flash.  
8. Scroll up or down to select the time-based or heart-rate-based  
recovery. Press OK.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
3. Press OK to start the exercise settings. BasicUse E0, Profil E1-E7  
or BasicSet E8 is displayed.  
A. RecoTime is displayed.  
9. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK.  
10. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK.  
Recovery TIMER appears.  
4. Scroll up or down until the desired Profil E1-E7 is displayed. Press OK.  
Or  
B. RecoHr is displayed.  
See an example of an exercise profile from chapter " Starting an exercise  
profile" .  
9. Scroll up or down to adjust the heart rate. Press OK.  
Recovery Hr appears.  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
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Se t t in g In t e rva l Typ e (Int. Type)  
Se t t in g Ph a se s o n /o ff  
Select the interval type that will be used to end the interval calculation  
from three optional types:  
Phase 1-6 On/OFF  
Int. On/OFF  
Reco On/OFF  
Limits On/OFF  
A. Time-based interval  
Ends your interval when you have  
used the selected time.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
B. Heart-rate-based interval Ends your interval as you reach the  
selected heart rate.  
5. Scroll up or down until the desired phase number is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the phase. On/OFF starts to flash.  
7. Scroll up or down to set the phase on or off. Press OK. On: Int. and the  
phase number (P1) are displayed. OFF: continue setting the other phases  
from step 5. To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return  
to the Time of Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
When selecting heart-rate-based interval,  
recovery calculation must be set on.  
C. Manual interval  
End the interval by pressing and holding OK.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-10.  
11. Start with the display showing Int. Type.  
12. Press OK to start setting the interval type. TIMER, Hr or MANUAL starts  
to flash.  
You can not set the phase on, if you have not set the interval or recovery  
calculation on.  
Se t t in g In t e rva l Ca lcu la t io n (Int.)  
13. Scroll up or down to select the interval type that will be used to end  
the interval. Press OK.  
Int. On/OFF  
Repeat  
Int. Type  
If you chose manual interval type (MANUAL) skip steps 14 - 15.  
Timer  
Hr  
Manual 1-30/ Cont  
A. Time-based interval  
14. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK.  
15. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK.  
TIMER appears.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-7.  
8. Start with the display showing Int. (= interval).  
9. Press OK to start setting the interval. On/OFF starts to flash.  
10. Scroll up or down to set the interval on or off. Press OK.  
On: Int. Type is displayed.  
Or  
B. Heart-rate-based interval  
14. Scroll up or down to adjust the heart rate that will end your interval.  
Press OK. Hr appears.  
OFF: continue setting the recovery or heart rate limits for the phase. To  
continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
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Se t t in g t h e Nu m b e r o f In t e rva ls a n d Re co ve rie s (Repeat)  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-10.  
You can set up to 30 intervals and recoveries (if set on) for each phase.  
11. Scroll up or down until Repeat is displayed.  
Se t t in g Re co ve ry Ca lcu la t io n fo r Pro file (Reco)  
A. Time-based recovery  
Ends your recovery as you  
reach the preset time.  
Reco On/OFF  
Timer Hr  
12. Press OK to start setting the number.  
B. Heart-rate-based recovery Ends your recovery as you  
13. Scroll up or down to adjust the number. If you do not know in advance  
the precise number of the intervals select continuous interval by pressing  
reach the preset heart rate.  
and holding the up or down button until Cont  
is displayed. If you  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-7.  
choose Cont, the intervals and recoveries will succeed until you manually  
stop the exercise or until 30 intervals and recoveries have been made.  
Press OK.  
8. Scroll up or down until Reco and the number of the phase (P1) are  
displayed.  
9. Press OK to start setting recovery on or off. On/OFF starts to flash.  
10. Scroll up or down to turn the recovery on or off. Press OK.  
On: TIMER/ Hr is flashing.  
Continue setting the recovery or heart rate limits by pressing the stop  
button. Int is displayed. To return to the Time of Day display, press and hold  
the stop button and skip the rest of the exercise settings.  
OFF: continue setting the interval calculation or heart rate limits for the  
phase. To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to  
the Time of Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
11. Scroll up or down to select time-based or heart-rate-based recovery.  
Press OK.  
Tu rn in g He a rt Ra t e Lim it s fo r Pro file o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-7.  
8. Scroll up or down until Limits is displayed.  
9. Press and hold the signal/light button to turn limits on or off. Release.  
A. RecoTime is displayed.  
Se t t in g He a rt Ra t e Lim it s fo r Pro file  
12. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-7.  
8. Scroll up or down until Limits is displayed.  
13. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK.  
Reco appears.  
9. Press OK to start setting the limits.  
Or  
10. Lim High appears. Scroll up or down to adjust your upper limit. Press OK.  
11. Lim Low appears. Scroll up or down to adjust your lower limit. Press OK.  
Heart rate limits are used in the interval and recovery calculations.  
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B. RecoHr is displayed.  
Setting Recording Rate  
12. Scroll up or down to adjust the value. Press OK.  
Reco appears.  
You can program your receiver to record data in each heart beat, 5, 15 or 60  
seconds intervals.  
If you set both heart-rate-based interval and recovery, adjust your  
recovery heart rate to be smaller than the interval heart rate.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or  
Op t io n s  
down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.  
Memory Set  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
3. Scroll up or down until MEMORY SET  
Rec. Rate RR / 5 Sec / 15 Sec / 60 Sec  
is displayed.  
Na m in g Pro file s  
4. Press OK to start the memory settings. Rec. Rate is displayed.  
5. Scroll up or down to select the desired recording rate. As you change the  
recording rate you can see the memory left in the lower row. Press OK.  
You can name the profiles, with seven letters, numbers or punctual marks.  
The available digits are: 0-9, space, A-Z, a-z, - % / ( ) * + : ?.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
3. Press OK. E0 - E8 is displayed.  
The recording time depends on the selected recording rate. The use of lap  
recording and profile function reduces the maximum exercise times. When  
the memory becomes full, you can continue exercising but the exercise is no  
longer recorded.  
4. Scroll up or down until desired profile (E1 - E7) is displayed.  
5. Press and hold signal/light button. Adjustable letter is flashing.  
6. Scroll up or down to select the desired mark. Press OK.  
7. Repeat previous step until you have chosen all 7 letters.  
Re co rd in g ra t e  
Ma xim u m e xe rcise t im e  
RR (Each heart  
100 % is approx. 30 000 heart beats.  
beat is recorded) The memory left is displayed in percentages  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
5 s  
44 h 13 min  
15 s  
60 s  
99 h 59 min in one file and total 120 h is approx. 5 days  
99 h 59 min in one file and total 500 h is approx. 20 days  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
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Pre d ict e d Ma xim u m He a rt Ra t e o n /o ff (HRmax-p)  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until HRmax-p is displayed.  
Turning Functions on/off  
Op t io n s  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or  
down until OPTIONS is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.  
EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the HRmax-p. On/OFF starts to flash.  
7. Scroll up or down to set the HRmax-p on or off. Press OK.  
Function Set  
OwnCal  
On/OFF  
Fit. Test  
On/OFF  
HRmax-p  
On/OFF  
Online  
On/OFF  
HRmax-p can be turned on only if Polar Fitness Test is on.  
3. Scroll up or down until  
FUNCTION SET is displayed.  
4. Press OK to start the function settings. OwnCal is displayed.  
On lin e Re co rd in g t o Co m p u t e r o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until Online is displayed.  
To set the following functions on you have to set your user information.  
If lbs/kg are displayed as you start setting the function on, the wrist  
receiver points out that you have not set your all user information.  
6. Press OK to start setting the online recording. On/OFF starts to flash.  
7. Scroll up or down to set the online recording on or off. Press OK.  
Ow n Ca l Ca lo rie Co u n t e r o n /o ff  
To use this function you need an optional Polar IR Interface.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Press OK to start setting the OwnCal function. On/OFF starts to flash.  
6. Scroll up or down to set the OwnCal on or off. Press OK.  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
To get the most accurate OwnCal results, update the VO2max setting and the  
HRmax setting with clinically measured values (if available). If you do not  
know your clinically measured values perform Polar Fitness Test and update  
the OwnIndex and HRmax -p settings in Fitness Test mode.  
Fit n e ss Te st o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until Fit. Test is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the fitness test. On/OFF starts to flash.  
7. Scroll up or down to set the fitness test on or off. Press OK.  
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7. Scroll to the unit which best suits you. Press OK.  
There are two different user information settings.  
Monitor Settings  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down  
until OPTIONS is displayed.  
Op t io n s  
Un it s 1: kg, cm, day-month-year  
Un it s 2: lbs, feet, month-day-year  
Monitor Set  
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.  
EXERCISE SET is displayed.  
Tu rn in g He lp o n /o ff  
Sound  
On/OFF  
Units  
1/2  
Help  
On/OFF  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until Help is displayed.  
3. Scroll up or down until MONITOR SET is  
displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the Help function. On/OFF starts to flash.  
7. Scroll up or down to set the Help on or off. Press OK.  
4. Press OK to start the monitor settings.  
Sound is displayed.  
If you turn Help on, the flashing arrows guide you to use the correct  
buttons in the Options and File modes. If you want to change the middle  
row information during exercise, the function name will appear for a few  
seconds.  
Tu rn in g t h e Act ivit y/Bu t t o n So u n d o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Press OK to start setting the sound. On/OFF starts to flash.  
6. Scroll up or down to set sound on or off. Press OK.  
To continue your settings, press the stop button. To return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
Your receiver has two distinct sounds: activity/button sound and alarms.  
This setting includes only the activity/button sound settings.  
Certain Measure and Exercise mode settings will be audible: start, stop,  
heart touch function, phase start, phase end and recovery calculation end.  
Heart rate zone alarms, watch alarm or fitness test alarm will make a  
distinctly different sound.  
Se le ct in g Me a su rin g Un it s  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until Units is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the units. 1 or 2 starts to flash.  
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7. Time is flashing. Scroll up or down to select time 1 or time 2. Press OK.  
8. 12 h/ 24 h starts to flash.  
Watch Settings  
Scroll up or down to select 12 h or 24 h time mode. Press OK.  
24 h: skip step 9.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll  
up or down until OPTIONS is  
displayed.  
Op t io n s  
Watch Set  
Alarm  
9. AM/ PM starts to flash. Scroll up or down to select AM or PM. Press OK.  
10. The hours start to flash. Scroll up or down to adjust the hours. Press OK.  
11. The minutes start to flash. Scroll up or down to adjust the minutes.  
Press OK.  
2. Press OK to enter the Options  
mode. EXERCISE SET is  
displayed.  
Time  
1/2  
Date  
Remind  
On/OFF  
3. Scroll up or down until WATCH SET is displayed.  
Se t t in g Da t e  
4. Press OK to start the watch settings. ALARM is displayed.  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until DATE is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start adjusting the date.  
7. Month / Day appears. Scroll up or down to  
Se t t in g Ala rm  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Press OK to start alarm settings.  
On/OFF starts to flash.  
select the desired value. Press OK.  
12 h Time mode:  
OFF: skip  
steps 7 - 9.  
8. Day / Month appears. Scroll up or down to  
month - day - year.  
6. Scroll up or down to set alarm on or off. Press OK.  
24 h: skip step 7.  
select the desired value. Press OK.  
24 h time mode:  
9. Year digits start to flash. Scroll up or down to  
day - month - year.  
7. 12 h: AM/ PM starts to flash. Scroll up or down to select AM or PM. Press OK.  
8. The hours start to flash. Scroll up or down to adjust the hours. Press OK.  
9. The minutes start to flash. Scroll up or down to adjust the minutes. Press OK.  
select the year. Press OK.  
Tu rn in g Re m in d e rs o n /o ff  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until REMIND is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the reminders.  
When the alarm comes on, it will sound for one minute. You can turn it off  
by pressing any of the five buttons.  
7. Scroll up or down until desired reminder is displayed. The number of the  
reminder is displayed in the corner of the display.  
8. Press OK. On/OFF starts to flash.  
Se t t in g Tim e o f Da y  
If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.  
5. Scroll up or down until TIME1/ TIME 2 is displayed.  
6. Press OK to start setting the time of day.  
9. Scroll up or down to set the reminder on or off. Press OK.  
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You can upload 7 reminders, each including time and name, to your wrist  
receiver from Polar Precision Performance software.  
The reminder sounds an alarm only when time of day is displayed. When  
the reminder alarm comes on, it will sound for 15 seconds. You can turn it  
off by pressing any of the buttons except the signal/light button.  
Erase the reminder text by pressing any of the buttons except the  
signal/light button.  
C. EXERCISE  
To continue your settings, press the stop button or to return to the Time of  
Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
You can use tw o modes w hile  
exercising: Measure or Exercise mode.  
In the Measure mode you can see  
your heart rate but exercise  
Tim e o f Da y  
Setting Tips  
Heart rate measure mode  
Exercise recording mode  
Sw a p Tim e 1 o r Tim e 2  
In the Time of Day display press and hold the down button. Time 1 or  
Time 2 is displayed in the uppermost row for a couple of seconds. Displayed  
time will now be used in all watch and alarm functions. If you chose time 2,  
“2” is displayed in the Time of Day display.  
information w ill not be recorded. In  
the Exercise mode your exercise is  
recorded. Stopw atch and other  
calculations are also started.  
Sh o rt cu t t o Wa t ch Se t t in g Lo o p  
Press and hold the signal/light button for a few seconds to enter into the  
watch setting loop. If you want to skip some parts and go directly to a watch  
function, scroll up or down button until the desired watch function is  
displayed. Set the function as in the “Watch settings” section.  
Heart Rate Measure Mode  
Sw a p Me a su rin g Un it s  
1. Wear the transmitter and the wrist receiver as described in Easy start” section.  
2. To ensure that the code search will find a signal:  
As you set your user information for weight and height, press and hold the  
signal/light button until the units are swapped. Release the button.  
Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet/ 1 meter of your transmitter.  
Check that you are not near: people with heart rate monitors, high  
voltage power lines, televisions, mobile phones, cars, motor driven  
exercise equipment or other electromagnetic disturbance.  
Sw a p Da t e , Use r ID Nu m b e r, Use r Na m e a n d Lo g o  
You are able to set a user ID number, user name and logo with the Polar  
Precision Performance software. These settings are shown on the upper row  
of the Time of Day display. You can swap between the user ID, user name,  
logo and date by pressing and holding the up button.  
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3. Start from the Time of Day display by pressing the OK to start measuring  
your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate in  
beats per minute will appear in max. 15 seconds. The frame around the  
heart symbol indicates that the heart rate reception is coded. The  
receiver returns automatically to the Time of Day display within  
5 minutes if there is no heart rate reception.  
Exercise Recording Mode  
If you are continuing from the Measure mode, press OK.  
Or, if you are starting from the Time of Day display, press and hold OK.  
If BasicUse exercise starts, even if you have set an exercise profile on please  
check that you have set at least one of the exercise profile functions on.  
Exercise information will be stored in an exercise file only when the  
stopwatch is running. The ongoing recording is indicated with a graphic  
bar that runs continuously on the display.  
The following displays start to alternate as you enter the Measure mode:  
If t h e re is 00 / - - re a d in g on the display, there is no heart rate reception.  
Bring the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitters Polar logo.  
The receiver will look for another heart rate signal.  
Time of Day  
Exercise name  
Memory left  
Current  
heart rate  
At the start of your workout, exercise time is displayed in minutes and  
seconds. When you have exercised more than 60 minutes, exercise time  
is displayed in hours and minutes.  
Profiles (E1-E7),  
BasicSet(E8) or  
BasicUse (E0)  
Recording rate  
Tu rn in g t h e h e a rt ra t e zo n e a la rm o n /o ff  
Press and hold the signal/light button. When  
appears on the display the  
Online* measurement to  
the computer is on  
zone alarm is on. A beeping noise will sound with each heart beat to alert  
you that your heart rate is outside the set limits. If you do not want to use  
the zone alarm the flashing heart rate reading indicates if your heart rate is  
outside the limits. This function can be used if you have turned on heart rate  
limits in Profile and BasicSet exercises.  
In addition to the alarm you can see:  
*To use this function you need an optional Polar IR Interface.  
if you are exercising above heart rate zone.  
if you are exercising below heart rate zone.  
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Yo u h a ve t h re e o p t io n a l Exe rcise m o d e s d e p e n d in g o n t h e se le ct e d  
Receiver automatically stores a lap time when you stop recording an  
exercise. You can store 99 laps if you have not used the profile  
function. After storing 99 laps FULL appears for a few seconds every  
time you take a lap. You can continue taking laps but they will not be  
recorded. The wrist receiver continues recording all other information  
of the exercise, except lap and Profile information.  
e xe rcise :  
• BasicUse (E0)  
• BasicSet (E8)  
• Profiles (E1-E7)  
The following functions can be used during all three optional Exercise modes.  
Pa u sin g t h e Exe rcise  
Illu m in a t in g t h e Disp la y  
Press the stop button.  
Press the signal/light button.  
The exercise recording, stopwatch and other calculations are paused. To  
continue them, press OK. Or, to return to the Time of Day display, press and  
hold the stop button.  
After you use backlight once in the Measure mode, the receiver  
automatically illuminates the display when you start /stop the exercise  
session, store lap information end an interval and recovery calculation.  
The receiver automatically returns to the Time of Day display within  
5 minutes if you forget to quit the heart rate measuring after having  
stopped the stopwatch and taken the transmitter off your chest.  
St o rin g La p a n d Sp lit Tim e  
Press OK to store lap and split time.  
Sw a p p in g t h e Disp la ye d Exe rcise In fo rm a t io n  
First  
Then  
There are three display options, which you can swap between by pressing  
the down button. The receiver saves the upper and lower row settings for  
the three display options. If the Help function is on, the name of the  
selected function appears for a few seconds.  
Lap time  
Split time  
Average heart  
rate of the lap  
Number of  
the lap  
Time of Day  
Stopwatch  
Current  
Time of Day  
Lap time  
Stopwatch  
Time of Day  
heart rate  
Number of the lap  
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Number of current interval.  
Number of preset intervals.  
Countdown timer.  
When you have set a profile  
exercise on, you will have one  
extra display. You can change  
the lower row for this display.  
See the alternative phase  
displays from " Starting an  
exercise profile" / " Exercise  
phases" section.  
The bar indicates the baseline of your relaxation rate.  
Bar of dots indicates the current relaxation rate in relation to  
your baseline value. If you are in a more relaxed state than  
the baseline value, the bar of dots is on the right side of the  
baseline bar, and vice versa.  
Phase number.  
You cannot select the same displayed function to the upper and middle row  
i.e. the option on the middle row is no longer available for the upper row.  
You can configure the middle and upper rows during heart rate  
measurement.  
Se le ct t h e Lo w e r He a rt Ra t e In fo rm a t io n ro w  
3. Press and hold the down button to select from the following: Current heart  
rate, average heart rate (AVG) or the reading in percentages of your  
maximum heart rate (% MAX) if you have set your user information.  
Se le ct t h e Mid d le Ro w In fo rm a t io n  
1. Press the down button to select the desired display alternative. When  
you swap the middle row information, the upper and lower rows  
change also. Continue selecting the upper and lower rows.  
You can only change the displayed function of the lower row if the  
stopwatch is on.  
Se le ct t h e Up p e r Ro w In fo rm a t io n  
Re se t t in g t h e St o p w a t ch t o Ze ro  
2. Press the up button to select from the following: Time of Day (Time),  
stopwatch (Sw), lap time (Lp), relaxation rate (Rlx) or calorie  
expenditure (Cal), if OwnCal is set on.  
As a result of resetting your stopwatch the recorded file is deleted.  
1. Pause your exercise by pressing the stop button.  
2. Press and hold the down button until the stopwatch is reset. " Reset"  
stops flashing as the stopwatch is reset. Release. If you are resetting a  
profile exercise repeat step 2.  
Additionally you will have a graphical relaxation rate display in the upper  
row. Relaxation rate helps you recognize stressful situations. The degree of  
relaxation rate is highly individual, therefore compare the value to your  
own baseline. See also section " User Information Settings" and " Rlx,  
Relaxation rate" in " Display Texts" section.  
3. Press OK to restart the stopwatch and recording or to return to the Time  
of Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
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Exe rcise Ph a se (P1-P6)  
Starting an Exercise Profile (E1-E7)  
Each exercise profile may include up to six pre-programmable exercise phases.  
Each phase may include up to 30 interval and recovery periods, which  
alternate continuously through the phase.  
1. Start from the Time of Day display. Press OK to enter the Measure mode.  
2. If you want to swap the profile (E1-E7), press and hold the up button  
until the exercise is swapped. Release. Repeat until desired profile is  
displayed.  
In t e rva l Pe rio d  
1. First  
3. To start exercising and recording the exercise press OK.  
Preset heart rate limits (if set on).  
2. Then  
Profile function automatically guides you through the exercise. In order  
to hear the activity sounds when the phase starts and stops make sure  
the activity/button sound is on. When the stopwatch starts running  
indicates that profile function is on. As exercise ends the receiver  
automatically starts a BasicUse exercise, which is recorded in the same  
file as the exercise profile.  
One of the following is displayed depending on your settings:  
A. manual, B. time-based or C. heart-rate-based interval.  
A. Manual interval  
Number of set intervals. (C means you have set continuous intervals)  
Current interval number.  
Stopwatch.  
Phase number.  
Example of a exercise profile structure:  
If you selected manual interval, your interval will end as you press  
and hold OK.  
Heart  
rate  
Phase 1 Phase 2  
Phase 3  
Repeats 3  
Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6  
Repeat 1 Repeat 1 Repeat 1  
Or  
Repeat 1 Repeats 2  
B. Time-based interval  
160  
140  
120  
100  
80  
Countdown timer.  
If you selected time-based interval, your interval will end as you  
reach the preset time.  
Or  
C. Heart-rate-based interval  
The difference between the preset interval heart rate and current  
heart rate.  
60  
If you selected heart-rate-based interval, your interval will end as  
you reach the preset heart rate reading.  
40  
0
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
Time  
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After the last phase has ended the receiver automatically  
continues exercise recording with BasicUse mode.  
3. At the end of interval  
Interval duration.  
Average heart rate of the interval.  
In t e rru p t in g a n Exe rcise Pro file  
When your intervals end, the wrist receiver automatically  
continues following the preset function, recovery  
calculation or the following exercise phase.  
1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise.  
2. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of Day display.  
Or  
Press the stop button. BasicUse appears. You can continue measuring your  
heart rate in this mode (Measure mode). To continue exercising with  
BasicUse and recording your exercise information press OK. Repeat steps 1  
and 2 to return to the Time of Day display.  
Re co ve ry Pe rio d  
One of the following is displayed depending on your settings:  
A. time-based recovery or B. heart-rate-based recovery.  
A. Time-based recovery  
Recovery countdown timer.  
Current heart rate.  
Exercising w ith BasicSet (E8)  
Or  
In BasicSet, you can continue using the functions in the “Exercise recording  
mode” section.  
B. Heart-rate-based recovery  
The difference between the preset recovery heart  
rate and current heart rate.  
Current heart rate.  
St a rt in g t h e Tim e rs  
If timers are set on, they automatically start running once you start the  
stopwatch. Timers alternate in the following order: timer 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, etc.  
At the end of timer 1 you will hear 1 beep, at the end of timer 2 you will hear  
2 beeps and at the end of timer 3 you will hear 3 beeps. Timers stop running  
when you stop the stopwatch.  
You will hear two beeps when the recovery calculation is done.  
At the end of recovery  
Recovery duration.  
Drop in your heart rate.  
Sw a p p in g t h e He a rt Ra t e Lim it s  
Press and hold the up button. Repeat until the desired limits are displayed.  
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Reset the calculation by pressing and holding the down button. Reset Int?  
(=interval) or Reset Re? (=recovery) is displayed until the calculation is  
reset. To restart the same calculation press the OK button or to reset the  
exercise, press and hold the down button.  
St a rt in g Re co ve ry Ca lcu la t io n  
To start the recovery calculation, press and hold the OK button.  
Depending on your, setting RecoHr or RecoTime appears in the upper row  
of the display. See " Starting an exercise profile" / " Recovery calculation"  
section for the displayed information during the recovery calculation. After  
the recovery calculation is done the exercise is paused. You can continue  
the exercise by pressing the OK button after the recovery calculation. If you  
do another recovery calculation, the previous recovery information will be  
deleted.  
In t e rru p t in g a n In t e rva l o r Re co ve ry Ca lcu la t io n o f a n Exe rcise  
Pro file  
Press and hold the OK button during your profile exercise to interrupt the  
calculation. The following section automatically starts. Ex. if you interrupt  
an interval your recovery calculation (if set on) automatically starts.  
Stopping the Exercise  
In t e rru p t in g a Ph a se o f a n Exe rcise Pro file  
1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise.  
2. Press and hold the stop button until time of day is displayed.  
Your lap and split time are automatically recorded, when you end the  
exercise.  
Press the stop button to pause the exercise. Press and hold the OK button.  
The following phase automatically starts. If you have done all the preset  
phases the BasicUse exercise starts.  
He a rt To u ch Fu n ct io n  
Tips during the Exercise  
The heart touch function is activated as you bring the wrist receiver near  
the transmitters Polar logo.  
Sw a p p in g t h e Exe rcise Typ e (E0-E8)  
In the Measure mode press and hold the up button. Release. Repeat until  
desired exercise is displayed.  
You have three display alternatives for the heart touch function. To select  
you heart touch display, use your Polar Precision Performance software:  
Sw a p p in g t h e Re co rd in g Ra t e o f t h e Exe rcise (rr, 5 s, 15 s or 60 s)  
In the Measure mode press and hold the down button. Release. Repeat  
until desired recording rate is displayed.  
Checking the current heart rate limits  
Swapping the display options  
Storing lap time  
Re se t t in g t h e In t e rva l o r Re co ve ry Ca lcu la t io n o f a n Exe rcise Pro file  
Press the stop button to pause the exercise.  
During the heart touch, the backlight is on for a couple of seconds, if you  
have already used the backlight during the exercise.  
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Your first file is F1, then F2 and so on, until you have recorded maximum 99  
exercise files. The bigger the file number the more recent it is.  
D. HOW TO RECALL TRAINING  
INFORMATION  
Some information alternates on the display automatically. You can make  
the information alternate faster by pressing the OK button, Ex., the  
target heart rate zone information.  
Exe rcise File  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the File mode. The main information of your file is  
displayed.  
The Polar heart rate monitor starts saving exercise  
information to a file as you start the stopw atch.  
You can recall the information in the File mode. In  
the File mode there are up to 99 exercise files and a  
record file, w hich keeps track of the cumulative  
values.  
Starting date and time alternate on the display.  
Exercise name.  
File number.  
BasicUse E0,  
Profil E1-E7 or  
BasicSet E8.  
Time of Day  
File  
F99  
Options  
F1  
Fit. Test  
Connect  
3. Scroll up or down until the desired file is displayed.  
4. Press OK to start recalling an exercise file. Exe. Time is displayed.  
Records  
Move forward and backward within file loops with up or down buttons.  
Press OK to enter a file or to enter a deeper level in the file loop.  
Press the stop button to move backward to the previous file level.  
To return the Time of Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
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Re co ve ry In fo rm a t io n o f Ba sicSe t Exe rcise (Reco)  
Time-based recovery  
(F1-F99)  
Exe rcise File  
Exe. Time  
Reco  
Recovery duration.  
Drop in your heart rate.  
Or  
Limits  
Heart-rate-based recovery  
Time it took reach the preset heart rate reading.  
Drop in your heart rate.  
InZone1  
InZone2  
He a rt Ra t e Lim it s (Limits)  
Reco 30  
Int. 30  
Settings of the heart rate limits alternate on the display. Limits  
1 are used for heart rate zone 1, limits 2 for zone 2, etc.  
InZone6  
KCal  
Phase 6  
Exe rcise Tim e w it h in , a b o ve a n d b e lo w t h e He a rt Ra t e  
Zo n e s  
Lap 99  
Reco 1  
Int. 1  
Tot. KCal  
Tot. Time  
EXE. SET  
LAPS  
Indicates the exercise time, which you have spent within  
(InZone), above and below each heart rate limits during the  
entire exercise.  
Phase 2  
Phase 1  
Lap1  
Ca lo rie Exp e n d it u re (KCal)  
Best Lap  
You will see how many kilocalories you have expended during  
the exercise.  
SAMPLES  
Exe rcise Tim e (Exe. Time)  
Cu m u la t ive Ca lo rie Co u n t (Tot. KCal)  
The exercise time is the amount of time that you have  
exercised with the stopwatch running. Average, maximum and  
minimum heart rates of your exercise alternate on the display.  
To continue recalling the file, scroll up or down.  
Calculates the cumulative calories expended during several  
exercise sessions starting from the previous value stored in the  
records file. This function allows you to follow the calorie count  
as a gauge of effective exercise Ex. during one week.  
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Cu m u la t ive Exe rcise Tim e Co u n t (Tot. Time)  
3. Press the stop button to return to the previous file level and skip steps 4  
and 5, or continue recalling more detailed information of the phase by  
pressing OK.  
This function counts cumulative exercise time expended during several  
exercise sessions starting from the previous value stored in the records file.  
It allows you to follow the exercise time count as a gauge of amount of  
exercise Ex. during one week.  
4. Scroll up or down between intervals (Int) and recoveries (Reco).  
In t e rva l In fo rm a t io n  
Your cumulative total time is displayed in hours and minutes until  
99 hours 59 minutes is reached. After this your cumulative exercise  
time is displayed in hours until 9999 hours is reached.  
Interval number  
Split time of the interval  
Interval duration.  
The heart rate at the  
end of the interval,  
average and  
Pro file Exe rcise In fo rm a t io n (EXE. SET)  
EXE. SET  
maximum  
Phase 1  
Int. 1  
Phase 6  
heart rates of the  
selected interval.  
Reco 1  
Int. 30  
Reco 30  
Re co ve ry In fo rm a t io n  
Time-based recovery  
Start with the display showing EXE. SET.  
Profile exercise time.  
Recovery duration.  
Drop in your heart rate.  
Or  
Profile number.  
Heart-rate-based recovery  
1. Press OK to start recalling the profile exercise information.  
2. Scroll up or down to see the information on exercise phases.  
Time it took reach the preset heart rate reading.  
Drop in your heart rate.  
Phase number.  
Phase duration.  
Average heart rate of intervals and recoveries.  
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5. To continue recalling information on the other phases, press the stop  
button. To continue recalling, Ex., lap information press the stop  
button twice. Scroll up or down until LAPS is displayed.  
Re co rd e d He a rt Ra t e Sa m p le s  
FILE  
You can recall detailed heart rate information of an  
exercise from the sample file. Start with the display  
showing SAMPLES.  
F1-F99  
SAMPLES  
La p In fo rm a t io n (LAPS)  
1. Press OK to start recalling the recorded samples of your  
exercise information. The following information is  
displayed: The RR reading in milliseconds (ms), the  
FILE  
Start with the display showing LAPS  
S 1  
S2  
F1-F99  
and the number of recorded laps.  
1. Press OK to start recalling the lap  
sample number (S1 - If the RR recording rate is turned off), the time  
when the heart rate sample occurred and heart rate.  
2. Scroll up or down the samples.  
LAPS  
information.  
2. Scroll up or down to see the  
Best Lap  
Lap 1  
Lap 99  
following information:  
Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of Day display.  
Re co rd s File  
Be st La p  
This file is updated each time your exercise is recorded to file.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the File mode.  
Shortest lap time.  
The number of the best lap.  
The best lap information is displayed if you have stored at least  
3 laps. The best lap can not be the last lap.  
3. Scroll up or down until Records is displayed.  
4. Press OK to enter the records file. Tot. KCal is displayed.  
You will have a count for cumulative calories expended during several  
exercise sessions starting from the previous resetting.  
5. Scroll up or down to see the cumulative exercise time (Tot. Time)  
starting from the previous time resetting.  
La p s  
Split time.  
Lap time.  
Lap number.  
You can now return to the Time of Day display by pressing and holding  
the stop button or continue updating your cumulative counts.  
The heart rate at the end of the lap,  
average and  
maximum heart rates of the lap.  
Up d a t in g Yo u r Cu m u la t ive Co u n t s t o Ze ro  
Once your have updated the cumulative count you cannot retrieve it.  
Start with the display showing Tot. KCal or Tot. Time in the records file.  
Press the stop button to exit the LAPS display.  
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1. Press OK to start updating the desired total count. Reset appears and  
the value starts to flash.  
E. CONNECTION TO  
COMPUTER  
2. Press and hold the down button. Reset starts to flash. You can still  
cancel the previous setting by releasing the down button before the  
value is updated. If you are sure that you want to update the value keep  
holding the down button until value is updated. Release.  
3. Press the stop button to exit the reset display. Press and hold the stop  
button to return to the Time of Day display.  
There is tw o-w ay communication betw een Polar and a  
computer. The Polar Precision Performance softw are offers  
an easy w ay to analyze training data. A training log makes  
it possible to plan future training. Wrist receiver settings  
can be uploaded from the softw are or manually entered.  
After preparing your settings you can upload options lock  
to ensure that your settings w ill not change. You must  
deactivate the options lock from the “user features” of  
De le t in g a File  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the File mode.  
3. Scroll up or down until desired exercise file is displayed. Press and hold  
the signal/light button. DELETE FILE and file number are displayed.  
4. Press OK. The receiver confirms if you want to delete a file (Are you  
sure).  
your softw are.  
5. Press OK to delete the selected file.  
6. Press stop to exit the file. Wait appears. The receiver reorganizes your  
file, which takes few seconds.  
Dow nloading Training Data to Computer  
7. Press stop to return to the Time of Day display.  
For IR communication you need an IrDA port and Windows® 98  
operating system or later in your computer.  
De le t in g All File s  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed.  
2. Press and hold the signal/light button. DELETE FILES is displayed.  
3. Press OK. The receiver confirms if you want to delete all files  
(Are you sure).  
If you do not have an IrDA port in your computer you need one of the  
following:  
A) an optional Polar IR Interface for RS-232 port and Windows® 95  
operating system or later in your computer o r  
4. Press OK to delete all exercise files.  
5. Press stop to return to the Time of Day display.  
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B) an optional Polar IR Interface for USB port and Windows® 98 operating  
system or later in your computer.  
a user ID, user name or logo for easier receiver recognition in  
multi-user situations  
the heart touch function to show the current heart rate limits, store a  
lap time or swap the display options during your exercise  
names and alarm times for 7 reminders  
Install the Polar Precision software (version 3 or later) first, then connect  
the optional Interface to the corresponding port of the computer before  
starting the software.  
options lock function on or off  
1. Start the Polar Precision Performance software.  
2. Scroll up or down until CONNECT is displayed in the receiver display.  
Point the infrared window of the receiver towards the infrared window  
of the computer or an optional Interface. The maximum infrared  
transfer distance is 8" / 20 cm and the infrared transfer angle 15 degrees.  
3. On the toolbar of the software, click on the heart rate monitor  
You may upload settings from a computer to a wrist receiver either via IR  
communication or via audible Polar UpLink. For IR communication please  
see the previous chapter “Downloading Training Data to Computer”.  
For the polar UpLink communication proceed as follows:  
1. Start the software.  
Connection icon  
and hold the receiver steady. A new window  
2. If the receiver is in the Time of Day display scroll up or down until  
CONNECT is displayed.  
" Infrared Connection" appears.  
4. The receiver automatically starts to communicate with the software as  
Infrared appears. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to  
proceed with downloading exercise files or uploading heart rate  
monitor settings.  
3. Place the receiver less than 4" / 10 cm from the loudspeaker.  
4. Activate the upload function of the software. Do not move the receiver  
during the data transfer.  
5. The receiver automatically starts to upload the information as UpLink  
appears. You will hear a chirping sound while information is transferred  
to the receiver. The receiver automatically returns to the Time of Day  
display after data transfer.  
Uploading Settings from Computer  
Your Polar heart rate monitor offers you the option of preparing your  
settings with Polar Precision Performance software. You are also able to set  
following functions with the software:  
If t h e d a t a t ra n sfe r w a s u n su cce ssfu l bring the receiver closer to the  
loudspeakers or turn the volume level of the loudspeakers up.  
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To be able to upload the settings from Polar Precision Performance  
software via Polar UpLink, you need a personal computer with a sound  
card (compatible with SoundBlaster™) and dynamic loudspeakers or  
headphones.  
F. POLAR FITNESS TEST  
On lin e Re co rd in g  
You can perform Online Recording with the Polar S810i heart rate monitor,  
Polar Precision Performance software (version 3 or later) and optional Polar  
IR Interface.  
1. To st a rt re co rd in g : See how to turn the Online measurement on in B:  
“Online Recording to Computer on/off” section. Select at the software  
Options - Preferences - Hardware tab. Select in the Advanced pane on  
the Online Recording field Polar S810i+IR Interface. Press OK.  
Place the wrist receiver within the reception range. Point the infrared  
window of the receiver towards the window of the Interface. Wear the  
transmitter. Start from the receivers Time of Day display and press OK  
to activate the Heart rate monitor. If you like to store the recording  
press the OK button once more to start the stopwatch and recording.  
Select Tools - Online Recording at the software and press the Start  
button on the Online Recording panel.  
The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick  
w ay to estimate individual maximal aerobic  
pow er and to get predicted maximum heart rate  
value. The Polar Fitness Test is targeted to healthy  
adults.  
Ow nIndex  
OwnIndex is a value which is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake  
(VO2max), a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. Cardiovascular  
(aerobic) fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to  
transport and utilize oxygen in your body. The stronger and more efficient  
your heart is, the better the cardiovascular fitness is. VO2max is a good  
indicator of performance capability in endurance sports.  
2. To st o p re co rd in g : In the software, press the Stop button and then  
press the Close button. Select the person to whom the file will be saved.  
The exercise will be added to the selected person's Diary data. Press the  
Stop button of the receiver.  
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If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of  
6 weeks on an average to see a noticeable change in OwnIndex. Less fit  
individuals see progress even more rapidly and for more fit individuals  
more time is needed. The better the cardiovascular fitness of an individual,  
the smaller the improvements in OwnIndex.  
Predicted Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax-p)  
The HRmax-p definition is carried out simultaneously with the Polar Fitness Test.  
The HRmax-p score predicts your individual maximum heart rate value more  
accurately than the age-based formula (220-age). The age-based method  
provides a rough estimation and may not be very accurate, especially for  
people who have been fit for many years or for older people. The most  
accurate way of determining your individual maximum heart rate is to have  
it clinically measured (in maximal treadmill or bicycle stress test) by a  
cardiologist or an exercise physiologist.  
Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which employ  
large muscle groups. Such activities include cycling, running, swimming,  
rowing, skating, cross-country skiing and walking.  
To monitor your fitness progress start with measuring your OwnIndex a  
couple times during the first two weeks, to get a baseline value. Thereafter,  
repeat the test approximately once a month. OwnIndex is based on resting  
heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, age, gender, height, body weight  
and self-assessed physical activity.  
Your maximum heart rate changes to some extent in relation to your  
fitness. Regular endurance exercise tends to decrease HRmax. There may  
also be some variation according to the sport you participate in. For  
example, running HRmax > cycling HRmax > swimming HRmax  
.
HRmax-p gives the possibility of defining training intensities as percentages  
of maximum heart rate and of following maximum heart rate changes due  
to training, without an exhaustive maximal stress test. HRmax-p is based on  
resting heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, age, gender, height, body  
weight and maximal oxygen uptake, VO2max (measured or predicted). The  
most accurate HRmax-p is obtained by entering your clinically measured  
VO2max into the wrist receiver.  
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Fitness Test Settings  
Time of Day  
File  
Options  
Fit. Test  
Connect  
To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to input the  
following settings in the Options mode:  
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.  
Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level.  
Set the Polar Fitness Test on.  
2. Press OK to enter the Fitness Test mode. Your latest OwnIndex and the  
testing date are displayed.  
Set the HRmax-p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum  
heart rate.  
3. Scroll up or down to see your latest HRmax-p and the testing date.  
4. Lie d o w n a n d re la x yourself for 1-3 minutes before the test.  
Carrying Out the Test  
St a rt t h e Te st  
To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:  
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. Dont 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.  
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.  
Tu rn t h e Fit n e ss Te st So u n d Sig n a l o n /o ff  
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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In t e rru p t t h e Te st  
Fitness Classes  
You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button.  
Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds.  
The latest OwnIndex and HRmax-p are not replaced.  
The Polar Fitness Test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful when  
comparing your individual values and changes in them. OwnIndex can also  
be interpreted according to your gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex  
on the table to find your current cardiovascular fitness classification,  
compared with those who are of the same age and gender.  
If the wrist receiver does not succeed in receiving your heart rate at the  
beginning or during the test, the test will fail. Check that the transmitter  
electrodes are wet and the elastic strap is snug enough.  
Ag e  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(years) (very  
poor)  
(poor)  
(fair)  
(average) (good)  
(very  
good)  
57-62  
54-59  
52-56  
49-54  
47-51  
44-48  
42-46  
40-43  
37-40  
(excellent)  
Update Ow nIndex and HRmax-p  
20-24  
25-29  
30-34  
35-39  
40-44  
45-49  
50-54  
55-59  
60-65  
< 32  
< 31  
< 29  
< 28  
< 26  
< 25  
< 24  
< 22  
< 21  
32-37  
31-35  
29-34  
28-32  
26-31  
25-29  
24-27  
22-26  
21-24  
38-43  
36-42  
35-40  
33-38  
32-35  
30-34  
28-32  
27-30  
25-28  
44-50  
43-48  
41-45  
39-43  
36-41  
35-39  
33-36  
31-34  
29-32  
51-56  
49-53  
46-51  
44-48  
42-46  
40-43  
37-41  
35-39  
33-36  
>62  
>59  
>56  
>54  
>51  
>48  
>46  
>43  
>40  
You can update your OwnIndex and HRmax-p values to the Options mode/  
User information. When you update these values regularly, the reading in  
percentages of your maximum heart rate and calorie calculation give more  
accurate individual information.  
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed.  
2. Press OK to enter the Fitness Test mode.  
20-24  
25-29  
30-34  
35-39  
40-44  
45-49  
50-54  
55-59  
60-65  
< 27  
< 26  
< 25  
< 24  
< 22  
< 21  
< 19  
< 18  
< 16  
27-31  
26-30  
25-29  
24-27  
22-25  
21-23  
19-22  
18-20  
16-18  
32-36  
31-35  
30-33  
28-31  
26-29  
24-27  
23-25  
21-23  
19-21  
37-41  
36-40  
34-37  
32-35  
30-33  
28-31  
26-29  
24-27  
22-24  
42-46  
41-44  
38-42  
36-40  
34-37  
32-35  
30-32  
28-30  
25-27  
47-51  
45-49  
43-46  
41-44  
38-41  
36-38  
33-36  
31-33  
28-30  
>51  
>49  
>46  
>44  
>41  
>38  
>36  
>33  
>30  
3. Scroll up or down until Update USER SET is displayed. This display  
appears if you have not updated your latest test results.  
4. Press OK to update the OwnIndex and HRmax-p values.  
5. To return to the Time of Day display, press and hold the stop button.  
Your maximum heart rate value is updated if the HRmax-p is on.  
The classification is based on literature review of 62 studies where VO2max was measured directly in healthy  
adult subjects in the USA, Canada and 7 European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC: Aerobic fitness  
norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.  
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For various fitness classes we recommend the following:  
G. CARE AND  
5-7 Maintain  
current exercise  
MAINTENANCE  
habits for good  
health and  
fitness.  
4
To ensure good health,  
maintain current exercise  
habits. For fitness  
Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument of  
superior design and w orkmanship and should be treated w ith  
care. The suggestions below w ill help you fulfill the guarantee  
obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.  
improvement an increase in  
exercise is recommended.  
1-3 Increase exercise  
for health  
benefits and  
fitness  
improvement.  
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6
Ta kin g Ca re o f Yo u r Po la r He a rt Ra t e Mo n it o r  
5
Wash the transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water  
solution. Dry it carefully after washing with soft towel.  
Never store the transmitter wet. Sweat and moisture can keep its electrodes  
wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens the battery life.  
Store your Polar heart rate monitor in a cool and dry place. Do not store  
it in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports  
bag if it is wet.  
4
3
2
1
Top athletes typically score OwnIndex values above 70 (men) and 60  
(women). Values as high as 95 can be reached by athletes of Olympic  
caliber. OwnIndex is highest in sports that involve large muscle groups such  
as cross-country skiing and cycling.  
Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.  
Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel.  
Mishandling may damage the electrodes.  
Keep your Polar heart rate monitor out of extreme cold and heat. The  
operating temperature is 14 ºF to 122 ºF / -10 ºC to 50 ºC  
Do not expose the Polar heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for  
extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.  
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Ba t t e rie s  
Tra n sm it t e r  
H. PRECAUTIONS  
The estimated average battery life of the transmitter is 2500 hours of  
use. Contact your authorized Polar Service Center for a replacement  
transmitter. Polar recycles used transmitters. See your Customer Care  
Charter for detailed instructions.  
Usin g t h e Po la r He a rt Ra t e Mo n it o r in a Wa t e r En viro n m e n t  
Wrist Re ce ive r  
Your Polar heart rate monitor is water resistant to 160 feet/ 50 meters.  
The estimated average battery life of the wrist receiver is 2 years in  
normal use (2h/ day, 7 days a week). Please note that excessive use of the  
backlight and the alarm signals will drain the battery more rapidly. Do  
not open the Polar wrist receiver yourself. To ensure the water resistance  
properties and the use of qualified components, the wrist receiver  
battery should be replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center only.  
At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar heart rate monitor  
will be done.  
Users measuring heart rate in a water environment may experience  
interference for the following reasons:  
Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater are very  
conductive. The electrodes of a Polar transmitter may become short  
circuited which prevents EKG signals from detection by the transmitter  
unit.  
Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement during  
competitive swimming may cause water resistance that shifts the  
transmitter on the body to a location where it is not possible to pick up  
EKG signal.  
Se rvice  
Should your Polar heart rate monitor need service, see the Customer Care  
Charter to contact an authorized Polar Service Center.  
The EKG signal strength varies depending on the individuals tissue  
composition and the percentage of people who have problems in heart  
rate measuring is considerably higher in a water environment than in  
other use.  
Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after unauthorized service.  
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Polar Heart Rate Monitor and Interference  
4. If the Polar heart rate monitor still does not work with the exercise  
equipment, this piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for  
wireless heart rate measurement.  
Ele ct ro m a g n e t ic In t e rfe re n ce  
Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights,  
overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines/ trams, televisions, car  
motors, bike computers, some motor driven exercise equipment, cellular  
phones or when you walk through electric security gates.  
Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising w ith a Heart Rate Monitor  
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been  
sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program an individual is  
recommended to answer to the following questions for health status  
checking. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, we recommend to  
consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.  
Cro sst a lk  
The Polar wrist receiver in non-coded mode (mode is indicated by heart  
symbol without frames) of operation picks up transmitter signals within 3  
feet/ 1 meter. Non-coded signals, from more than one transmitter picked up  
simultaneously, can cause an incorrect readout.  
Have you not exercised for the past 5 years?  
Do you have high blood pressure?  
Exe rcise Eq u ip m e n t  
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or electrical  
components such as LED displays, motors and electrical brakes may cause  
interfering stray signals. To try to tackle these problems, relocate the Polar  
wrist receiver as follows:  
Do you have high blood cholesterol?  
Do you have symptoms of any disease?  
Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?  
Do you have a history of breathing problems?  
Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?  
Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device?  
Do you smoke?  
1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment  
as you would normally.  
2. Move the wrist receiver around until you find an area in which it  
displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart symbol. Interference is  
often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment, while  
the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.  
3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist receiver in this  
interference-free area as far as it is possible.  
Are you pregnant?  
Note that in addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart, blood  
pressure, psyche, asthma, breathing etc. as well as some energy drinks,  
alcohol and nicotine, can affect heart rate.  
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It is im p o rt a n t t o b e se n sit ive t o yo u r b o d ys re a ct io n s d u rin g t h e  
e xe rcise . If you feel unexpected pain or tiredness regarding your  
exercise intensity level, it is recommended to stop the exercise or  
continue at a lighter intensity.  
I. FREQUENTLY ASKED  
QUESTIONS  
No t ice t o p e rso n s w it h p a ce m a ke rs, d e fib rilla t o r o r o t h e r  
im p la n t e d e le ct ro n ic d e vice . Persons who have a pacemaker use the  
Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before starting use, we  
always recommend an exercise test under doctors supervision. The test  
is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the  
pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.  
Wh a t sh o u ld I d o if...  
...I d o n ’t kn o w w h e re I a m in t h e Op t io n s o r File cycle ?  
Press and hold the stop button until time of day is displayed.  
...I ca n n o t fin d t h e p re vio u s e xe rcise s file ?  
You may have used the Measure mode during your exercise, which means  
that your exercise was not stored. To record the exercise you have to turn  
the stopwatch on by pressing the OK button in the Measure mode.  
If yo u a re a lle rg ic t o a n y su b st a n ce t h a t co m e s in t o co n t a ct  
w it h t h e skin o r if yo u su sp e ct a n a lle rg ic re a ct io n d u e t o u sin g  
t h e p ro d u ct , check the listed materials in the " Technical  
Specifications" chapter. To avoid any skin reaction risk with the  
transmitter, wear it over a shirt. However, moisten the shirt well under  
the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.  
...I ca n n o t fin d t h e e xp e n d e d ca lo rie s fro m m y e xe rcise file ?  
Check that you have set your personal user information and turned the  
OwnCal function on. Check that your heart rate has reached over 90 bpm  
or above 60 % of your maximum heart rate during your exercise.  
...I ca n n o t t u rn m y HRm a x-p o n ?  
The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a  
black color, which might stain light-colored clothes especially, to come  
off the transmitter's surface.  
Check that you have set your personal user information and turned the  
fitness test on before turning the HRmax-p on.  
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...t h e re is n o h e a rt ra t e re a d in g (- -)?  
...o t h e r p e rso n w it h h e a rt ra t e m o n it o r is ca u sin g in t e rfe re n ce ?  
Keep a distance from your training partner and continue your training  
session normally.  
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 you are not near other people that have heart rate monitors,  
high voltage power lines, televisions, mobile phones or other sources of  
electromagnetic disturbance.  
Or  
1. Take the transmitter off your chest for 30 seconds. Keep a distance from  
your training partner.  
2. Put the transmitter back and bring the receiver up to your chest near  
the transmitters Polar logo. The receiver starts looking for a heart rate  
signal again. Continue your training session normally.  
4. Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered your EKG  
waveform? In this case consult your physician.  
...t h e co d e se a rch w a s n o t su cce ssfu l?  
...h e a rt ra t e re a d in g b e co m e s e rra t ic o r e xt re m e ly h ig h ?  
You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals which  
cause erratic readings. Check your surroundings and move further away  
from the source of disturbance.  
The frame around the heart symbol will disappear. Bring the receiver up to  
your chest near the transmitters Polar logo. The receiver starts looking for  
a heart rate signal again. If you still do not succeed in code searching, but  
your heart rate is displayed and the heart symbol without a frame is  
flashing, you can start exercising. However, your wrist receiver may  
become disturbed by other heart rate monitors.  
...t h e d isp la y is b la n k o r fa d in g ?  
If the display is blank, activate the wrist receiver by pressing the OK button  
twice, after which the Time of Day display appears. The first sign of a  
discharged battery is the battery symbol on the display. Also the digits fade  
when the backlight is used. Have the batteries checked.  
...h e a rt sym b o l fla sh e s irre g u la rly?  
1. Check that the wrist receiver is not further than 3 feet/ 1 meter from  
the transmitter.  
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  
3 feet/ 1 meter.  
...t h e re a re n o re a ct io n s t o a n y b u t t o n s?  
Reset the Polar heart rate monitor. Resetting clears watch settings which  
will return to the default settings. User information and measuring units  
settings will be saved.  
5. Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings. In this case consult  
your physician.  
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1. Press the RESET button with a pen tip. Display becomes full of digits.  
If you dont press any button after reset within one minute the wrist  
receiver goes to the Time of Day display.  
J. TECHNICAL  
SPECIFICATIONS  
2. Press any of the buttons once. The time of day is displayed.  
...t h e b a t t e ry o f t h e w rist re ce ive r m u st b e re p la ce d ?  
We recommend having all service done by an authorized Polar Service  
Center. This is especially necessary to ensure the guarantee remains valid  
and is not affected by incorrect repair procedures done by an unauthorized  
agent. Polar Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance after  
battery replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar  
heart rate monitor.  
Polar heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level of  
physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No  
other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as  
number of heart beats per minute (bpm).  
...t h e d a t a t ra n sfe r fro m re ce ive r t o co m p u t e r w a s u n su cce ssfu l  
1. Check the correct position of the wristwatch receiver with the infrared  
window of the computer or the optional Polar IR Interface.  
2. Check that the surroundings are not too bright. This problem often  
occurs near windows.  
Tra n sm it t e r  
Battery type:  
Battery life:  
Built-in Lithium Cell  
Average 2500 hours of use  
14 °F to 122 °F/ -10 °C to +50 °C  
Polyurethane  
3. Check that there is no obstruction between the infrared windows.  
Operating temperature:  
Material:  
Waterproof  
Ela st ic St ra p  
Buckle material:  
Fabric material:  
Polyurethane  
Nylon, polyester and natural rubber  
including a small amount of latex  
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Wrist Re ce ive r  
Battery type:  
Help  
On  
CR 2430  
OwnCal  
OFF  
On  
Battery life:  
Average 2 years (2h/ day, 7 days/ week)  
14 °F to 122 °F/ -10 °C to +50 °C  
to 160 feet/ 50 meters  
Polyurethane  
Fitness test  
HRmax-p  
Operating temperature:  
Water resistance:  
Wrist strap material:  
OFF  
OFF  
Online  
Exercise settings  
BasicUse  
Back cover and wrist strap buckle material: Stainless steel complying with  
EU Directive 94/27/EU and its amendment 1999/C 205/05 on the release of  
nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact  
with the skin.  
On  
BasicSet function  
Profile function  
Heart touch function  
Recording rate  
OFF  
OFF  
Shows heart rate limits  
5 s  
Watch accuracy better than ± 0,5 seconds/ day at 77 °F/ 25 °C temperature.  
Polar S810i is a Class 1 Laser Product.  
Lim it Va lu e s  
Accuracy of heart rate measurement: ± 1% or ± 1 bpm, whichever larger,  
definition applies to steady state conditions.  
Exercise time  
99 h 59 min 59 s  
30 - 240  
Heart rate limits  
Heart rate zone time  
Recovery time  
99 h 59 min 59 s  
99 min 59 s  
99 999 kcal  
999 999 kcal  
9 999 h  
De fa u lt Se t t in g s  
In USA and Canada  
Time of Day  
In other countries  
Time of Day  
Alarm  
Activity  
Low  
Calories  
12 h  
HRmax  
220-age  
Cumulative calories  
Cumulative exercise time  
Laps recorded to memory  
Files recorded to memory  
VO2max  
24 h  
OFF  
0
male  
45  
35  
0
99  
female  
99  
Date of Birth  
(adjustable range for  
year is 1921 - 2020)  
Sex  
Baseline  
Activity sound  
In USA and Canada  
Units  
On  
Male  
2
1
Weight  
0
0
In other countries  
Units  
Height  
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K. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL  
GUARANTEE  
L. DISCLAIMER  
This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for  
the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This  
limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the  
consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.  
Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer/  
purchaser of this product that the product will be free from defects in  
material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.  
Ple a se ke e p t h e re ce ip t o r In t e rn a t io n a l Gu a ra n t e e Ca rd , w h ich is  
yo u r p ro o f o f p u rch a se !  
The guarantee does not cover the battery, damage due to misuse, abuse,  
accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance,  
commercial use, cracked or broken cases.  
Guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct,  
indirect or incidential, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to  
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M. POLAR GLOSSARY  
Act ivit y le ve l: A personal assessment of your long term physical activity  
He a rt t o u ch fu n ct io n :When you are in Exercise mode, bring your wrist  
receiver close to the Polar logo on your transmitter and the selected heart  
touch function is activated for a few seconds.  
level that is used in the Polar Fitness Test.  
Co d e d h e a rt ra t e t ra n sm issio n : Polar coded transmitter automatically  
locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the wrist receiver. In a coded  
transmission the receiver accepts heart rate data only from the Polar coded  
transmitter. Coding significantly reduces crosstalk caused by other users of  
heart rate monitors. However, it does not necessarily reduce all  
environmental interference.  
Ma xim a l o xyg e n u p t a ke : (maximal aerobic power, VO2max) Is the maximal  
rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal work.  
VO2max is a good index of aerobic fitness.  
Ma xim u m h e a rt ra t e : (HRmax) Is the highest number of heart  
beats per minute of a person.  
Ele ct ro d e s: The grooved areas of the transmitter that rest against the skin  
and pick up the EKG signal.  
Me a su re m o d e : Measuring your heart rate without recording the exercise.  
Exe rcise m o d e : The stopwatch is on and your exercise is recorded. You can  
Ta rg e t h e a rt ra t e zo n e : The area between the upper and lower target  
select either the BasicUse, Profiles and BasicSet exercise modes.  
heart rate limits. Target zone selection is based on personal fitness goals.  
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Display Symbols  
Display Texts  
Indicates an ongoing heart rate measurement and flashes to the beat  
of your heart. A heart without frames indicates a non-coded heart rate  
transmission.  
ALARM: Indicates the alarm in  
watch settings.  
AM o r PM: Are used in 12h time  
mode. Ex. in 24h time mode 13:00  
means 1:00 PM.  
AVG: Together with a reading  
indicates average heart rate.  
Ba se lin e : Set your personal  
relaxation rate baseline.  
Ba sicSe t : Pre-programmable  
exercise with three alternating  
timers and heart rate limits.  
Additionally you can set a time- or  
heart-rate-based recovery function  
that is turned on manually in the  
exercise situation.  
E0: Indicates BasicUse exercise.  
E1-E7: Indicates the profile exercise.  
E8: Indicates the BasicSet exercise.  
EXE. SET: Indicates the recorded  
exercise profile information in the  
File mode.  
Exe . Tim e : Indicates the time you  
exercised with running stopwatch.  
FILE: Indicates the file mode.  
FIT. TEST: Indicates fitness test  
mode.  
FULL: After having stored 99 laps  
(the use of Profiles reduces the  
amount) FULL appears in the  
display. You can continue taking lap  
times or Profiles but they wont be  
recorded into the file.  
HRm a x-p : Predicted maximum heart  
rate value.  
In t .: Indicates the work period of  
a profile exercise.  
In Zo n e / Ab o ve / Be lo w : Indicate  
the time spent within, above and  
below the target zone.  
KCa l: Indicates the energy  
expenditure of your exercise.  
Frame around the heart indicates a coded transmission of heart rate.  
Indicates there has not been heart rate reception for at least 5 seconds.  
- - Indicates there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist receiver up to  
your chest near the transmitters Polar logo. The receiver starts looking  
for the heart rate signal again.  
In the Time of Day display the alarm is on.  
Measure mode: beeps if you are exercising outside your target heart rate  
zone. Fitness Test mode: sounds an alarm at the end of the fitness test.  
Indicates profile exercise.  
Ba sicUse : Exercising without  
settings.  
Be st La p : Indicates the shortest lap  
time information.  
Indicates continuous intervals and recoveries. See Cont in  
" display texts" chapter.  
Exercise mode: indicates the heart rate above the target zone.  
Exercise mode: indicates the heart rate below the target zone.  
CONNECT: Communication mode  
between wrist receiver and  
computer.  
Co n t : Up to 30 intervals and  
recoveries succeed one another  
unless the phase is manually  
stopped.  
The graphic bar consists of five blocks. A flashing block indicates in  
which level you are in the Options settings or File recalling loops.  
Continuously running bars indicate that the exercise is recorded.  
Indicates low battery.  
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LAPS: Indicates how many lap times  
have been stored.  
La p Tim e , Lp : Indicates the time  
the lap took.  
Lim Hig h : The higher heart rate  
limit of the target zone.  
Lim Lo w : The lower heart rate limit  
of the target zone.  
Lim it s: Heart rate limits for target  
zones.  
MAX: Indicates the highest  
heart rate.  
MAX % : Indicates what percentage  
your current heart rate is of your  
maximum heart rate.  
Me m fu ll: Appears on the display  
when the memory is full. You can  
continue your exercise and taking  
lap times but they wont be  
recorded into the file.  
most accurate OwnCal is received by  
entering your clinically measured (in  
maximal treadmill or bicycle stress  
test) VO2max and HRmax into the wrist  
receiver. Energy expenditure  
measurement is most accurate in  
continuous activities such as cycling  
and running.  
Ow n INDEX: Result of Polar Fitness  
Test and comparable score with  
maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max in  
ml/kg/min).  
P1-P6, e xe rcise p h a se s: Indicates  
pre-programmable exercise phases of  
the profile exercise. Each phase  
includes adjustable number of interval  
periods and a recovery period.  
Pro fil: Indicates a preprogrammable  
exercise profile with six optional  
phases.  
Re co Tim e , t im e -b a se d re co ve ry:  
You set the recovery time in the  
Options mode. In the File mode you  
will see the drop in your heart rate  
and the recovery duration.  
wrist receiver within the reception  
range, 8" / 20 cm, of the interface  
and within range of the transmitter,  
3 feet/ 1 meter.  
OPTIONS: Indicates the Options  
mode.  
Rlx, Re la xa t io n ra t e : Relaxation  
rate is most useful when measuring  
your heart rate at rest or during light  
daily activities, such as office work.  
After exercise, Ex., in the following  
morning, the value can also indicate  
the state of your physical recovery. A  
resting heart rate significantly higher  
or a relaxation rate smaller than  
normal may be an indication of an  
incomplete recovery. Mental stress  
typically increases heart rate and  
decreases relaxation rate. Relaxation  
rate measurement is based on the  
heart rate variability, which indicates  
your autonomic nervous system's  
state. The degree of heart rate  
Ow n Ca l: Calculates energy  
expenditure during exercise in  
kilocalories. 1 kilocalorie (kcal) =  
1000 calories (cal). You can follow  
how much energy you lose by  
exercising in one exercise session or  
in a day, week or even a year. The  
OwnCal can be used as a dose  
measure of exercise Ex. in nutrition  
planning. OwnCal calorie calculation  
starts when your heart rate reaches  
90 bpm or is above 60 % of your  
maximum heart rate, whichever is  
smaller. These limits are set to count  
only exercise calories. The higher the  
heart rate, the faster the energy  
expenditure. OwnCal is individually  
calibrated by your preset weight,  
maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and  
maximum heart rate (HRmax). The  
Re co Hr, h e a rt -ra t e -b a se d  
MIN: Indicates minimum heart rate  
of exercise in the File mode.  
m s: Millisecond  
re co ve ry: You set the heart rate,  
which will end your recovery  
calculation. In the File mode you  
will see the drop in your heart rate  
and the recovery duration.  
variability is highly individual and  
tends to decrease over time.  
RR: R-R recording rate measures  
heart beat intervals, i.e. the time  
On lin e *: Online recording allows  
you to transfer your heart rate to  
computer in real time. Place the  
*An optional IR Interface is required.  
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heart beat intervals when the  
backlight is on. Also the use of  
activity/button sound may  
occasionally cause a loss of one  
R-R interval. Readings that are  
interpreted as incorrect in the heart  
rate data can be adjusted and  
corrected with Polar Precision  
Performance software.  
between successive heart beats in  
milliseconds. This information is  
also shown as instantaneous heart  
rate in beats per minute in recorded  
samples. Recording every interval  
accurately is more difficult than  
obtaining the averaged heart rate  
only, because R-R recording rate is  
shielded less from measurement  
disturbances. We recommend using  
contact gel (ECG gel) to ensure  
contact between your skin and the  
transmitter. It is useful to minimize  
the use of the heart touch function  
and backlight, because the heart  
rate receiver does not detect new  
Index  
12h/ 24h time mode ............................... 36  
Activity/button sound On/OFF .............. 34  
Alarm settings ........................................ 36  
Baseline for relaxation rate .................. 19  
BasicSet exercise .............................. 21, 49  
BasicUse exercise ............................. 20, 22  
Buttons ...................................................... 6  
Care and maintenance .......................... 73  
Code search ............................... 39, 80, 88  
Connection to computer ....................... 62  
Date settings .......................................... 37  
Deleting a file ......................................... 61  
Display configuration ............................ 43  
Download training data  
to a computer .................................... 62  
Easy start ................................................... 8  
Exercise settings ..................................... 20  
File ........................................................ 52  
Fitness test .............................................. 65  
Fitness test On/OFF ................................ 32  
Frequently asked questions .................. 79  
Functions during the exercise ............... 41  
Guarantee ............................................... 86  
Heart rate limits .............................. 51, 55  
Heart rate limits settings  
HR max -p On/OFF ..................................... 33  
Illuminating the display ........................ 42  
Interrupt an exercise phase .................. 51  
Interrupt an interval or  
recovery calculation .......................... 51  
Lap and split time storing ........ 42, 51, 59  
Measuring units settings ................ 34, 38  
Modes and their functions .................... 11  
Name profiles ......................................... 30  
Online* measurement to  
computer ............................... 40, 64, 92  
Online* On/OFF ...................................... 33  
Options lock function ............................ 62  
OwnCal calorie expenditure .......... 44, 92  
OwnCal On/OFF ...................................... 32  
OwnIndex ........................................ 65, 93  
Pause an exercise ................................... 43  
Precautions ............................................. 75  
Predicted maximum heart rate ...... 67, 91  
Profile exercise .......................... 46, 57, 93  
Recall training information .................. 52  
Recording rate settings ......................... 31  
Records file ............................................. 60  
Recovery during BasicSet ............... 50, 55  
Recovery during exercise profile ... 48, 58  
Recovery settings for BasicSet .............. 24  
Recovery settings for  
Sp lit Tim e : The time exercised so  
far when you take a lap time during  
exercise.  
Sw : Indicates stopwatch.  
To t . Tim e : Indicates cumulative  
exercise times of several exercise  
sessions.  
for BasicSet ......................................... 23  
Heart rate limits settings for Profile .... 28  
Heart rate zone alarm On/OFF ............. 41  
Heart touch function ............................. 51  
Help On/OFF ........................................... 35  
How to enter settings ............................ 14  
exercise profile ................................... 29  
Relaxation rate. ......................... 19, 44, 93  
Reminder On/OFF ................................... 37  
Reset the cumulative counts ................. 60  
* An optional Polar IR Interface is required.  
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Reset the heart rate monitor ................ 81  
Reset the stopwatch .............................. 45  
Return to the Time of Day display ......... 7  
Selecting exercise type ................... 20, 50  
Setting interval calculation ................... 26  
Setting tips ............................................. 38  
Start a profile exercise ........................... 46  
Start measuring your heart rate ...... 9, 39  
Stop a profile exercise ........................... 49  
Stop measuring your heart rate .... 10, 50  
Swap the exercise type .......................... 50  
Swap the heart rate limits .................... 49  
Swap the time zones 1/ 2 ...................... 38  
Technical specifications ......................... 83  
Time of day settings .............................. 36  
Timer settings for BasicSet .................... 23  
Transmitter ........................................ 5, 10  
Update HR max -p and OwnIndex  
to user information ........................... 70  
Upload settings from computer ........... 63  
User information settings ..................... 16  
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