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AXN300™

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  • Page 1 USER M AN UA L Polar Outdoor Computer AXN300™...
  • Page 2 Polar Outdoor Computer. Cut it out and take it with you. Please check www.polar.fi for more detailed product support and Your Polar Outdoor Computer will provide you with the confidence and www.PolarOutdoorGuide.com for a personalized exercise program and...
  • Page 3: Quick Guide

    AXN300 QUICK GUIDE Button symbols: Start: Press Start button Up : Press Up button Stop: Press and hold the Stop button to return to the starting point (Time main mode) from any mode. Start Start Start Start Start Menu Activate:...
  • Page 4 Customer Service, Registration and International Guarantee Information Polar T31 Coded™ Transmitter If your Polar Outdoor Computer needs repair, return it with the Return The transmitter detects and transmits Card for service to your Polar Service Centre. Complete the customer your heart rate to the wrist unit. Wear...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................8 1.1 USING YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ..................9 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER ..................11 2.1 TIME MAIN MODE ..............................13 2.2 ALTI MAIN MODE (ALTIMETER) ..........................15 2.3 BARO MAIN MODE (BAROMETER) .........................
  • Page 6 ....................... 35 3.3.2 Calibrating the Barometer ........................36 3.4 TEST SUB MODE ..............................38 3.4.1 Performing the Polar Fitness Test ......................38 3.4.2 OwnIndex - Fitness Test Result ......................40 3.4.3 OwnIndex Interpretation ........................41 ADJUSTING SETTINGS, REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS (TIME MAIN MODE) ............42 4.1 WATCH SETTINGS ..............................
  • Page 7 ON/OFF ........................71 4.4 STOPWATCH ................................72 4.5 COUNTDOWN TIMER ............................. 73 4.6 TRANSFERRING SETTINGS FROM PC WITH POLAR UPLINK TOOL ................75 CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................. 76 SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER ......................79 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................... 80 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................
  • Page 8: The Wrist Unit Buttons And Their Functions

    1. THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The button symbols of the Outdoor Computer are on the case of the wrist unit. The main mode names are on the lens frame. Light button Up button • Turn the backlight on in all modes in •...
  • Page 9: Using Your Outdoor Computer For The First Time

    Enter your settings in the Basic Settings mode (time, date, units, and personal settings) when you start to use the Outdoor Computer for the first time. Alternatively, you can prepare the settings with the Polar UpLink Tool that you can download free of charge from www.polar.fi.
  • Page 10 The display reads: Press the Start Press Up or Down button button to accept to set the flashing value 5. Units: • 1 (M/HPA/°C) or 2 (FT/INHG/°F) / Down Start 6. Weight: • Set KILOGRAM or POUNDS / Down Start Note: If you chose the wrong units, you can still change them by pressing and holding the Light button.
  • Page 11: The Main Functions Of The Polar Outdoor Computer

    Instead the wrist unit starts detecting for your heart rate. • To change the HeartTouch function to turn the backlight on instead of browsing the main modes, use the Polar UpLink Tool. For further information, see page 75.
  • Page 12 When browsing the modes or menus, you can see which mode or menu you are in by the flashing mode level indicator. In the example picture, the lowest symbol is flashing, which indicates that the WATCH SET is the first menu of the six menus in the Time main mode. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 13: Time Main Mode

    To personalize your wrist unit, create and transfer a picture or text logo to the wrist Moving symbol indicates the seconds. unit from your PC. For further information, see page 75. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 14 CountDown timer is on. For further information, see page 72. • During Action recording, you can also see your heart rate in the Time main mode, if you wear the transmitter. For further information, see page 27. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 15: Alti Main Mode (Altimeter)

    • If your heart rate is not displayed and - - appears in the display, the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection. Alternatively, press and hold the Down button to change the lower row information.
  • Page 16 11 hours 45 minutes. • If Action recording is on ( is in the display), the graph is updated every 15 seconds. The entire graph shows you the last 11 minutes 45 seconds. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 17 *To monitor your heart rate, wear the transmitter. To monitor the amount of calories you burn, wear the transmitter and turn Action recording on in the Action main mode. For further information, see page 22. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 18 You can turn the Target Zone Alarm sound on or off in the Action main mode. For further information, see page 29. • You can also change the upper and lower row information while recording your activity. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 19: Baro Main Mode (Barometer)

    Note: If the barometer is inactive and the altimeter is active , the graphical trend is a straight line. The last measured pressure reading remains in the display, absolute pressure reading though will be updated. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 20 Example: You switched the barometer on when camping for the night. In the morning, you can interpret from the trend how the weather is likely to develop. 1. In example one, the pressure has dropped. 2. In example two, the pressure has remained quite stabile. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 21 • Because your body temperature affects the actual temperature reading, the best way to obtain an accurate temperature is to take your wrist unit off for at least 10 minutes. • You can also change the upper and lower row information while recording your activity. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 22: Test Main Mode

    2.4 TEST MAIN MODE In the Test main mode, you can do the Polar Fitness Test to measure your OwnIndex® value (comparable to maximal oxygen uptake, VO ) to find out your aerobic fitness level. For further information, see page 38.
  • Page 23 Flashing heart symbol and your current heart rate, if a heart beat is detected. Start Action recording by pressing the Start button. For further information, see page 27. Note: To record the altimeter information in an Action File, make sure that the altimeter is activated THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER...
  • Page 24 • Your current heart rate is also displayed in the Alti and Time main modes while Action recording. • If your heart rate is not displayed and - - appears in the display, the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection.
  • Page 25: Measuring And Recording With Your Outdoor Computer

    3. MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3.1 ACTION SUB MODE 3.1.1 WHY MONITOR YOUR HEART RATE WHEN ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS? There are many reasons to monitor your heart rate during outdoor activities: Planning - You can use heart rate in planning your training for various activities. Intensity - Your heart rate is an accurate measure of the intensity of the activity –...
  • Page 26 3. Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two grooved electrode areas on the back. 4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo is in a central, upright position.
  • Page 27: Recording Your Action

    3.1.3 RECORDING YOUR ACTION 1. In the Time main mode, press the Down button to enter the Action Main mode. Your heart rate appears in a few seconds if you are wearing the transmitter. To start Action recording, press the Start button. Alternatively, you can quickstart Action recording in the Time main mode by pressing and holding the Start button.
  • Page 28 Graphical Heart Rate Trend The graph shows how your heart rate has changed. Heart Rate: The most recently updated point. The entire axis equals 15 beats per The trend is updated every 15 minute and one pixel equals 1 bpm. seconds.
  • Page 29: Features During Your Action Recording

    Exercising in the dark: After you have pressed the Light button once, the display automatically illuminates each time you press a button or bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter, until you stop Action recording. 3.1.5 FILEVIEW DURING ACTION RECORDING If you want to view your information during Action recording, you can check the summary of the information recorded so far.
  • Page 30: Stopping Or Pausing Action Recording

    1. Press and hold the Start button during recording to 3. To freeze the display for a few secods, press the Start activate the FileView function. button. To continue automatic scrolling, press the Start 2. FileView SPLIT is displayed. button again. To browse the FileView press the Up FileView starts automatically scrolling through the Down button.
  • Page 31: Alti Sub Mode (Altimeter)

    3.2 ALTI SUB MODE (ALTIMETER) In the Alti sub mode, you can: • Activate your altimeter. • Set the altitude scale for the graphical trend to suit the type of activity you will be doing. • Calibrate the altitude. 3.2.1 ACTIVATING THE ALTIMETER Press Start The altimeter converts the measured barometric pressure to an altitude reading.
  • Page 32: Setting The Scale For The Graphical Trend

    3. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below: 4. The display reads: Press the Start button to active Press the Up or Down button Activate: ALTI or BARO the selected function. to select ALTI (altimeter). • To return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button. Note: Activating the altimeter locks off the sea level pressure reading.
  • Page 33: Calibrating Altitude

    To set the scale: 1. In the Alti main mode, press the Start button. Use the Up button until Altitude SCALE is displayed. 2. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below: 3. The display reads: Press the Up or Down button Press the Start button.
  • Page 34 1. In the Alti main mode, press the Start button. Press the Down button. Altitude CALIBRATION is displayed. 2. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below: 3. The display reads: Press the Up or Down button Press the Start button to accept Altitude to set the flashing altitude value...
  • Page 35: Baro Sub Mode (Barometer)

    3.3 BARO SUB MODE (BAROMETER) In the Baro sub mode, you can: • Activate your barometer. • Calibrate the sea level pressure. 3.3.1 ACTIVATING THE BAROMETER Because barometric pressure decreases considerably when the altitude increases, it is Press Start recommended that you use the barometer when you stay at the same altitude for a longer period of time, for example, when camping overnight.
  • Page 36: Calibrating The Barometer

    3. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below: 4. The display reads: Press the Up or Down button Press the Start button to active Activate: ALTI or BARO to select BARO (barometer). the selected function. • To return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button. Note: Due to the fact that both the altimeter and barometer measurements are based on barometric pressure, you can use only one of these features at a time.
  • Page 37 1. In the Baro main mode, press the Start button. Press the Down button. Barometer CALIBRATION is displayed. 2. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below: 3. The display reads: Press the Up or Down button Press the Start button to Barometer to set the flashing sea level...
  • Page 38: Test Sub Mode

    3.4 TEST SUB MODE • Limit heavy physical exertions, and avoid alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test 3.4.1 PERFORMING THE POLAR FITNESS TEST day and the day before. To monitor the progress of your aerobic fitness, perform the •...
  • Page 39 4. Stay relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and limit your body movements and communication with other people. 5. When your test is over, your current OwnIndex and its interpretation are displayed. For further information on the interpretation, see page 41. Fitness class 6.
  • Page 40: Ownindex - Fitness Test Result

    3.4.2 OWNINDEX - FITNESS TEST RESULT OwnIndex is a value that is comparable to your maximal oxygen uptake (VO in ml/kg/min), a commonly used descriptor of 2max aerobic fitness. Aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport and utilize oxygen in your body.
  • Page 41: Ownindex Interpretation

    3.4.3 OWNINDEX INTERPRETATION Your OwnIndex is most meaningful when comparing your individual values and changes in them. OwnIndex can also be interpreted in accordance with your gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex in the table to find out your current aerobic fitness classification, compared to those who are of the same age and gender.
  • Page 42: Adjusting Settings, Reviewing Files And Using Timers (Time Main Mode)

    Stopwatch and CountDown timers, view memory files, and connect to a PC. For further information, see page 75. 4.1 WATCH SETTINGS Press Start • WATCH SET In addition to normal watch functions, the Polar Outdoor Press Up Computer includes everything you need to keep your day • FILES organized: Press Up •...
  • Page 43: Setting Alarms

    4.1.1 SETTING ALARMS In the Setting Alarm menu, you can set three Daily Alarms. Do not worry about forgetting to turn your alarm clock on in the evenings – once turned on the Alarms work every day. If you have difficulties waking up, use your wrist unit’s snooze function to sleep that ten extra valuable minutes.
  • Page 44: Changing The Time Of Day And Setting The Dual Time (Time Set)

    How the Alarm works The Alarm works in all modes. When the Alarm sounds, Daily Alarm! with a flashing backlight is displayed. The alarm stays on for a minute if you do not turn it off by pressing the Stop button. Alternatively, if you want to sleep an extra 10 minutes, press the Up, Down or Start button: Snooze is displayed.
  • Page 45 4. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press Up or Down button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 5. Time 1 / Down Start • select the time zone (1 or 2). 6.
  • Page 46: Changing The Date

    4.1.3 CHANGING THE DATE 1. In the Time main mode, press the Start button. Menu WATCH SET is displayed. 2. Press the Start button. WatchSet ALARM is displayed. 3. Press the Up or Down button until WatchSet DATE is displayed. 4.
  • Page 47 • To return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button. You can transfer the reminder data, with an identifying name and time, to the wrist unit with the Polar UpLink Tool. For further information, see page 75.
  • Page 48: Files

    4.2 FILES There are three types of files for recording information in your wrist unit: • Auto Log: includes one week of altitude or barometer information recorded automatically and continuously depending on which feature you have used. • Action File: includes the information you have recorded during your activity. •...
  • Page 49 4. Press the Start button. The most recent recorded information (END) is displayed: Graphical altitude or barometric pressure trend. END indicates the ending point of the graph. It is the most recently recorded graphical trend information. Date when the information was recorded. Time when the information was recorded (if you use 12h mode: A or P alternates with the time, A= AM and P= PM).
  • Page 50: Action File

    6. To view more detailed information for a date, press the Start button to select the date. The following information is displayed: Graphical altitude or barometric trend. Altitude or barometric pressure value at the time the information was recorded. Time and date when the information was recorded alternate. 7.
  • Page 51 Viewing the Action File 1. In the Time main mode, press the Start button. Menu WATCH SET is displayed. 2. Press the Up button. Menu FILES is displayed. 3. Press the Start button. Files AUTO LOG is displayed. 4. Press the Up button.
  • Page 52 7. To view the information recorded in a file, press the Start button to select the file. Use the Up or Down button to browse through the recorded information. Recorded Action File Information Duration or recorded activity. Maximum and average heart rate readings. Limits, INZONE, ABOVE, Time spent in, above, and below your target zone during your activity.
  • Page 53 Recorded Action File Information Total ascended meters/feet. Maximum and average ascent rate alternate.* Total descended meters/feet. Maximum and average descent rate alternate.* *These values are not displayed if the barometer was active. ADJUSTING SETTINGS, REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS (TIME MAIN MODE)
  • Page 54: Deleting Files One By One

    Recorded Action File Information Altitude MAX/MIN Highest and lowest altitude points.* File Delete? To delete this file. *These values are not displayed if the barometer was active. • To stop viewing the File details, press the Stop button to return to the File List (go to step 6). •...
  • Page 55: Deleting All Files

    Deleting All Files 1. In the Files ACTION FILE display, press the Start button and the Up button. 2. The wrist unit asks: Delete ALL FILES? If you do not want to delete all the files, press the Up or Down button.
  • Page 56 6. Use the Up or Down button to browse through the following information: Season Total Values The date when the total calories burned was last reset. The total calories burned from the previous reset. Your heart rate must be measured during action recording to update the total burned calories.
  • Page 57 Season Total Values The date when the maximum descent rate was recorded. Maximum descent rate.* The date when the total altitude ascended was last reset. Cumulative altitude ascended, commencing from the previous reset.* The date when the total altitude descended was last reset. Cumulative altitude descended, commencing from the previous reset.* * The altimeter must be on during action recording to update these values.
  • Page 58 Season Total Values The date when the maximum altitude was recorded. Maximum altitude.* * The altimeter must be on during action recording to update these values. The value is not updated if the barometer was activated. 7. To stop viewing the values, press the Stop button. •...
  • Page 59 Using the previously recorded maximum altitude in the Season Total Values If the altimeter gives a faulty maximum reading, you can correct the recorded reading by using the previously recorded maximum altitude. 1. In the Altitude max. display, press the Start button to start using the previous maximum altitude value. The wrist unit asks: Altitude RESET? 2.
  • Page 60: Settings

    The Settings menus allow you to manually enter memory, user, and wrist unit settings. You can also prepare your settings with the Polar UpLink Tool and transfer them to your wrist unit from your PC. For further information, see page 75.
  • Page 61 The display reads: Press Up or Down Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept 6. Height • Set CM or FT / Down Start • Set INCH (if you use Units 2) / Down Start 7.
  • Page 62 The display reads: Press Up or Down Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept 11. HR Your age-predicted maximum heart rate / Down Start value (220-age) is displayed as a default • adjust this, if you know your laboratory setting when you set this value for measured current maximum heart rate the first time (see the instructions on...
  • Page 63 Activity Level The activity level is an assessment of your level of physical activity. Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity in the past half-a-year. Activity Level Description Low (occasional) You occasionally participate in outdoor activities or other exercise that causes heavy breathing or perspiration.
  • Page 64 Maximal oxygen uptake value (VO , ml/kg/min) 2max , is used in the estimation of energy expenditure. VO is the maximum capacity for oxygen consumption by your body 2max 2max during maximum exertion. It is also known as maximum aerobic power or maximal oxygen intake/consumption. VO is a 2max commonly used determinant of aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness.
  • Page 65: General Settings

    4.3.2 GENERAL SETTINGS Set the general settings for your wrist unit in the Settings/General menu. You can set the following information: • Your personal target heart rate zone. • Units of measurement. • Vertical speed, i.e., the ascent or descent rate in minutes or hours. •...
  • Page 66 6. Press the Start button to specify your heart rate limits and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press Up or Down button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept Start 7. Limit High: / Down •...
  • Page 67: Changing The Units

    Changing the Units The Units settings affect the following features: Units 2 Units 1 Personal information Altitude Barometric pressure inHg Vertical speed while ascending or descending* m/min ft/min ft/h Temperature °C °F *To change the rate for vertical speed, see the following section. 1.
  • Page 68: Setting Rate For Vertical Speed

    5. Press the Start button. Set HR LIMITS is displayed. 6. Use the Up button. Set UNITS is displayed. 7. Press the Start button and follow the step below: 8. The display reads: Press the Up or Down button Press the Start button to Units to select the flashing Units 1 or 2.
  • Page 69 1. In the Time main mode, press the Start button. Menu WATCH SET is displayed. 2. Use the Up or Down button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed. 3. Press the Start button. Settings USER is displayed. 4. Press the Down button.
  • Page 70: Setting Intro On/Off

    Setting Intro ON/OFF When you browse the main modes, the main mode introduction animation is displayed for a few seconds before you enter the main mode display. If you do not want the intro to be displayed, turn the intro off. 1.
  • Page 71: Setting Sound On/Off

    Setting Sound ON/OFF The sound settings affect the following sounds: the button sound, Heart Rate Target Zone Alarms, and the start and stop sounds of the Stopwatch, CountDown and Action timers. The sound settings do not affect the watch alarms (Daily Alarms and reminders) or Fitness Test Completed/Failed Sound.
  • Page 72: Stopwatch

    4.4 STOPWATCH Use the stopwatch when you want to monitor the duration of an event with intermediate times, such as during a trail run, or if you want to know how much time it takes to climb a certain hill. 1.
  • Page 73: Countdown Timer

    4.5 COUNTDOWN TIMER The CountDown timer works like the stopwatch, but it counts the time down to zero from a preset value. Set the CountDown timer time and start the timer in the CountDown menu. 1. To go to the CountDown menu, press the Start button in the Time main mode and press the Up or Down button until Menu COUNTDOWN is displayed.
  • Page 74 How it works: In the Time main mode, the flashing indicator in the outer circle informs you that the stopwatch or CountDown timer is on. As the timer stops, the wrist unit sounds an alarm briefly and displays: COUNTDOWN 00:00.00. Press any button (except the Light button) and the wrist unit returns to the mode you were using.
  • Page 75: Transferring Settings From Pc With Polar Uplink Tool

    • Changing the HeartTouch function. You can download Polar UpLink Tool from www.polar.fi. In order to be able to use the Polar UpLink Tool, you need a computer with a sound card and dynamic loudspeakers or headphones. See www.polar.fi for further instructions.
  • Page 76: Care And Maintenance

    The electrodes of the transmitter may short-circuit, which prevents the transmitter unit from detecting ECG signals. The wrist unit is water resistant to 100 m / 330 ft so you can wear it, e.g., when swimming. The Polar Outdoor Computer is not, however, a diving instrument.
  • Page 77 10-15% of the wrist Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover unit battery capacity is left. damage or consequential damage caused by service not Note: authorized by Polar Electro.
  • Page 78 1. Open the battery cover by 5. Put the battery cover in its place and close it by screwing it counterclockwise screwing the cover clockwise (CLOSE direction) with a (OPEN direction) with a coin coin. Make sure that the cover is closed properly! It is that sits tight into the back recommended that the altimeter or barometer is cover groove.
  • Page 79: Safe Operation Of Your Outdoor Computer

    It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your activity. No other use is intended or implied. The Polar Outdoor Computer should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision. Furthermore, the device should not be used to obtain measurements when engaged in airborne or underwater activities.
  • Page 80: Frequently Asked Questions

    The altimeter and barometer calibration values return to their default values In this case, send the Outdoor Computer to a Polar Service Center. (standard sea level pressure 1013 hPa/29.90 inHg). To reset the wrist unit, take off the battery and put it back to its place.
  • Page 81: Technical Specifications

    Polyurethane Altimeter Fabric material: Nylon, polyester, and natural rubber The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average including a small amount of latex altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533. Display range: -550 m to +9000 m / -1800 ft to +29500 ft...
  • Page 82: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    Copyright © 2004 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 83: Polar Disclaimer

    • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein.
  • Page 84: Index

    11. INDEX 12h/24h time mode ..............9, 14, 44 Recording an Action .............. 22, 27 Absolute barometric pressure ............... 21 Reminders .................... 46 Alarm on/off .................. 43 Reset the wrist unit ................80 Action File ..................27, 50 Return to the Time display ..............8 Ascent/ Ascent rate ............

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