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Polar Electro S625X User Manual

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  • Page 1 E N G S625X U S E R M A N U A L R U N N I N G C O M P U T E R...
  • Page 2 Indicates there has not been heart rate reception for at least 5 seconds. - - Indicates there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist unit up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The wrist unit starts looking for the heart rate signal again.
  • Page 3 Road Map Time of File Options Tests Connect Scroll Up / Down Measuring Recorded Infrared Op. Test Mode Information Communication STOP - exit the displayed mode Fit. Test Recording Mode Op. Test Reset Monitor Watch Exercise Memory Function Speed User Sound Alarm BasicUse, E0...
  • Page 4 Dear Customer Congratulations on purchasing a Polar Running Computer! We are proud to assist you in achieving personal fitness and performance goals. If you want to get even more out of your Running Computer during training, check www.polar.fi for: •...
  • Page 5 For more information about the different functions, see the "All that you can do with your Running Computer" section. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the Polar Running Computer. Here is where you can find the information you need to use and maintain your equipment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Easy start ........... 8 Setting interval type ..... 27 How to prepare the wrist unit ... 8 Setting number of intervals and Installing the Polar S1™ foot pod ..9 recoveries ........28 Assembling the S1 foot pod Setting interval recovery ....29 battery ..........
  • Page 7 Activity/button sound on/off .... 43 Starting an exercise set ......58 Selecting measuring units ....43 Exercising with Interval Training Set ... 59 Warm-up phase ........60 Help on/off ......... 44 Watch settings ........45 Interval phase ........60 Setting alarm ........45 Cool-down phase .......
  • Page 8 D. How to recall E. Tests ........82 training information ..68 Polar Fitness Test ........82 Exercise time ........70 OwnIndex ........... 82 Recovery information of BasicSet ..70 Predicted maximum heart rate ..84 Exercise distance ........ 70 Fitness test settings ......

  • Page 9: Getting Going

    A. GETTING GOING Running Computer parts and their functions The electrode areas of the strap detect your heart rate. The connector transmits your heart rate signal to the wrist unit. The wrist unit displays and records your heart rate and running/cycling data during exercise.

  • Page 10: Buttons And Their Functions

    Buttons and their functions Signal/ Light Turns the beep on or off. SIGNAL LIGHT Turns the backlight on. Stop Return - Stops measuring the heart rate. Exits the displayed mode and returns to the previous mode level. STOP Returns to the Time of day display from any mode by pressing and holding the stop button.
  • Page 11 Moves to the following mode. Increases the selected value. Reset Resets the Running Computer. Down Returns to the previous mode. Decreases the selected value. Useful tips • 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).

  • Page 12: Easy Start

    PC to the wrist unit. 4. Wear the wrist unit as you would wear an ordinary watch. If you go biking, we recommend attaching the wrist unit to the accessory Polar Bike Mount™.

  • Page 13: Installing The Polar S1™ Foot Pod

    The estimated average battery life span of the foot pod is 40 hours of use. If you prefer Polar to replace the battery, you can send or take the sensor to a Polar Service Center. There the sensor is tested after the battery is replaced.

  • Page 14: Attaching The S1 Foot Pod On Your Shoe

    Attaching the S1 foot pod on your shoe Detach the holder from the foot pod by unfastening the flap and lifting the foot pod from the rear. 2a./b./c. Loosen your shoelaces and place the holder under the laces, above the tongue of the shoe. Tighten the laces.

  • Page 15: How To Put The Transmitter On

    4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central, upright position. How to start measuring your heart rate 1.

  • Page 16: How To Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate

    mobile phones may cause interference when starting the heart rate measurement. 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.

  • Page 17: All That You Can Do With Your Running Computer

    All that you can do with your Running Computer Here is a short overview of the modes of the wrist unit and the different functions they offer you. 1. TIME OF DAY In this mode you can use your running computer as a watch since it can display the time, date, weekday, alarm and two different time zones.
  • Page 18 A. BasicUse is the easiest way to start exercising because you do not have to set different target limits or timers. You just start in Measuring mode and choose BasicUse and you are ready to go. You can select among several different heart rate, running or cycling information alternatives for the display of your wrist unit.
  • Page 19 Polar Fitness test estimates your maximal aerobic power (VO ) and 2max shows the result as a Polar OwnIndex value. This test also provides a predicted maximum heart rate value (HR -p). The Polar Fitness Test is designed to monitor your personal progress. You should do the test regularly to see the changes in your cardiovascular fitness.
  • Page 20 Polar OwnOptimizer test is a perfect tool for all those who want to practice sports, avoiding at the same time all eventual problems caused by incorrect training methods.

  • Page 21: How To Enter Settings

    PC. See the separate CD-ROM set for infrared communication possibilities. After preparing your settings you can upload options lock from the Polar Precision Performance software to ensure that your settings will not change. You must deactivate the options lock from the "user features" of the software.

  • Page 22: User Information Settings

    User information settings Options User Set Birthday kg/lbs Activity feet inch 2max In the User Set loop you can move forward only by pressing OK. The digits run faster if you press and hold the up or down button as you adjust the value.
  • Page 23 10. Scroll up or down to select your gender. Press OK. Activity level (Activity) 11. Scroll up or down to select your activity level for Polar Fitness Test. Press OK. 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.
  • Page 24 13. Press OK. If you do not know this value, update it in the Fitness Test mode after having carried out the Polar Fitness Test. Maximal oxygen uptake value (VO 2max 14. The wrist unit suggests value 35 for females and value 45 for males as a default setting when you set this value for the first time.

  • Page 25: Exercise Settings

    Exercise settings for Recording mode When you start setting your exercise preferences your first choice is to select whether you want to set your personal exercise set or to exercise with BasicUse option. If you select to start setting the exercise sets, your second choice is whether you want to select BasicSet or an Interval Training Set.

  • Page 26: Setting Exercise Sets

    Setting exercise sets Preset exercise sets ready for five exercise sets; when you start exercising, just select one of the sets. BasicSet Interval Training Set If you choose interval off, you can set the If you choose interval on, you can following functions to your exercise: set 3 different exercise phases for •...
  • Page 27 1. In the Time of day display Options scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. Exercise Set 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Press OK to start the exercise settings. BasicUse E0 or exercise set E1 - E5 is displayed.

  • Page 28: Setting Timers

    Setting timers If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6. Scroll up or down until desired timer is displayed. Press OK to start setting the timer. 7. Scroll up or down to turn the timer on or off. Press OK. Timer OFF: skip steps 8-9.

  • Page 29: Turning Limits On/Off

    9. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK. 10. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK. 11. Scroll up or down to adjust the tolerance value for the pace limit in seconds. Press OK. Tolerance value is the time your pace is allowed to differ from the preset pace limit.

  • Page 30: Setting Recovery Calculation

    Setting recovery calculation You can select 2 optional types of recoveries in a BasicSet: A. Time-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset time. B. Heart-rate-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset heart rate. If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6.

  • Page 31: Setting Interval Type

    Setting interval type You can select four optional types of intervals: A. Time-based interval Ends your interval when you have used the preset time. B. Heart-rate-based interval Ends your interval as you reach the preset heart rate. When selecting heart-rate-based interval, recovery calculation must be set on.

  • Page 32: Setting Number Of Intervals And Recoveries

    A. Time-based interval 8. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK. 9. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK. Interval TIMER appears. B. Heart-rate-based interval 8. Scroll up or down to adjust the heart rate that will end your interval. Press OK.

  • Page 33: Setting Interval Recovery

    Setting interval recovery calculation You can select 3 optional types of recoveries: A. Time-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset time. B. Heart-rate-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset heart rate. C. Distance-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the selected distance.

  • Page 34: Naming Exercise Sets

    C. Rec. Dist is displayed. Units 2: Adjustable units 10. Scroll up or down to adjust kilometers. are miles and feet. Press OK. 11. Scroll up or down to adjust hundreds of meters. Press OK. Recovery DIST appears. To continue your settings, press the stop button or to return to the Time of day display, press and hold the stop button.

  • Page 35: Setting Recording Rate

    Setting recording rate 1. In the Time of day display scroll Options up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. Memory Set 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. Rec. Rate 5 Sec/ 15 Sec/ 60 Sec 3.
  • Page 36 The following table shows the maximum exercise times for each recording rate. Altitude Speed Cadence Power Rec. Rate 5s Rec. Rate 15s Rec. Rate 60s 4 h 57 min 14 h 53 min 59 h 34 min 8 h 56 min 26 h 48 min 99 h 59 min 5 h 35 min...

  • Page 37: Turning Functions On/Off

    For getting the most accurate OwnCal results, update the VO setting 2max and the HR 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 HR -p settings in Fitness Test mode. B 33...

  • Page 38: Test On/Off

    7. Scroll up or down to set the HR -p on or off. Press OK. -p can be turned on only if Polar Fitness Test is on. Altitude and thermometer on/off If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-4 5.

  • Page 39: Autolap On/Off

    To use the thermometer the altitude must be turned on. For most accurate altitude readings, calibrate the altimeter every time before an exercise. To continue setting your settings, press the stop button or to return to the Time of day display, press and hold the stop button. AutoLap on/off When you use the AutoLap function, the running computer automatically records lap times continuously after each time you have run or cycled the...

  • Page 40: Speed Settings

    Running settings Calibrating the Polar S1 foot pod It is recommended that you calibrate the foot pod when; you use it for the first time, there are significant changes in your running style or the position of the foot pod on the shoe is changed.

  • Page 41: Calibration By Running

    You can calibrate the S1 foot pod by running a preset distance; for example, one lap on a 400-meter track, at a steady pace or by manually adjusting the calibration factor. Units 2: Adjustable units Calibration by running are feet. If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-5.

  • Page 42: Calibration Manually

    You get the best calibration result if you wear the same shoes that you normally use and you run on the same type of surface. You can cancel the calibration by pressing the stop button on the wrist unit. If you ran less than the preset distance, CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed. Calibration manually The calibration factor is calculated as a ratio of the actual distance to the uncalibrated distance.

  • Page 43: Wheel Size

    Adjusting the wheel size (Wheel) If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6. Start with the display showing Wheel. 7. Press OK to start setting the wheel size. 8. Scroll up or down to adjust the wheel size. Press OK. You have the following alternatives to find out the wheel size of your bike: METHOD 1.

  • Page 44: Cadence On/Off

    6. Scroll up or down until Cadence is displayed. 7. Press OK to start setting the Cadence. On/OFF starts to flash. 8. Scroll up or down to set the Cadence on or off. Press OK. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. B 40...

  • Page 45: Power On/Off

    11. S. length is displayed. Scroll up or down to adjust the span length. Press OK. If you are using the wireless Polar Speed Sensor, set the Power off. You can find more information about the Polar Cadence and Polar Power Output Sensor on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 46: Naming Bike 1 Or 2

    Naming bike 1 and bike 2 You can name the bikes with four letters, numbers or marks. The number in the right corner indicates, which bike settings are in use. (--=Speed OFF, b1=Bike 1, b2=Bike 2) 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. 2.

  • Page 47: Monitor Settings

    Monitor settings 1. In the Time of day display Options scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. Monitor Set 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE Sound On/OFF Units 1/2 Help On/OFF SET is displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until MONITOR SET is displayed. 4.

  • Page 48: Help On/Off

    The units settings affect the following features: Units 1: Units 2: User information kg, cm lbs, feet Date of birth day-month-year month-day-year Speed km/h Distance km, hundreds of meters miles, feet Pace minutes/km minutes/mile Altitude meters feet Meters ascended meters feet Temperature °C...

  • Page 49: Watch Settings

    Watch settings 1. In the Time of day Options display scroll up or down until OPTIONS Watch Set is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter Alarm Time 1/2 Date Remind On/OFF the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until WATCH SET is displayed. 4.

  • Page 50: Setting Time Of Day

    Setting time of day If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. Scroll up or down until TIME1/ TIME2 is displayed. 6. Press OK to start setting the time of day. 7. Time is flashing. Scroll up or down to select time 1 or time 2. Press OK. 8.

  • Page 51: Reminders On/Off

    9. Scroll up or down to set the reminder on or off. Press OK. You can upload 7 reminders, each including time and name, to your wrist unit 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 or you can turn it off by pressing any of the buttons except the signal/light button.

  • Page 52: Setting Tips

    Swap date, user ID number, user name and logo You are able to set a user ID number, user name and logo by 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.

  • Page 53: Exercise

    C. EXERCISE You can use two modes in your exercise: Time of Day Measuring or Recording mode. In the Measuring mode you can see your heart rate but your Measuring Mode exercise is not recorded. In the Recording mode your exercise is recorded and stopwatch and Recording Mode other calculations are started.
  • Page 54 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 wrist unit returns automatically to the Time of day display within 5 minutes if there is no heart rate reception.
  • Page 55 The following displays start to alternate, if you have running speed and altitude settings on, as you enter the Measuring mode. Exercise name Memory left Speed type Altitude Time of day Current heart rate BasicUse (E0)/ Recording rate Running speed Exercise set in use in use (E1-E5)

  • Page 56: Recording Mode

    If there is - - / 00 reading on the display, there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist unit up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The wrist unit starts looking for the heart rate signal again.

  • Page 57: Heart Rate Zone Alarm On/Off

    If there is no or irregular running speed readings on the display, check the following: • Keep distance to other runners with foot pods. • If you keep the wrist unit in front of you for longer than 15 seconds the speed and distance measurements stop.

  • Page 58: Swapping The Heart Rate Pace Limits

    • if you start or stop the exercise session • if you store lap information • if you bring the wrist unit near the Polar transmitter (Heart touch) You can turn this function off by pressing the signal/light button again. It is automatically turned off when you return to the Time of the day display.

  • Page 59: Storing Lap And Split Time

    Storing lap and split time Press OK to store lap and split time. First Then Lap time Split time Average heart rate of the lap Number of the lap The wrist unit automatically stores a lap time when you stop recording an exercise.

  • Page 60: Swapping The Displayed Exercise Information

    Swapping the displayed exercise information You can swap the display information by pressing the down button in the Measuring or Recording mode. The wrist unit saves the upper and lower row settings for the display options. If the Help function is on, the name of the selected function appears for a few seconds.
  • Page 61 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. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. C 57...

  • Page 62: Starting An Exercise Set

    3. Select the lower row information 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.

  • Page 63: Exercising With Interval Training Set

    Exercising with Interval Training Set (Int On, E1-E5) In this mode you can also use the functions described in “Recording mode” section. The Interval Trainer automatically guides you through your exercise. In order to hear the activity sounds when the phase starts and stops make sure the activity sound is on.

  • Page 64: Warm-Up Phase

    Warm-up phase 1. First Heart rate or pace limits 1 (if set on). 2. Then Countdown timer 1. Heart rate information. Countdown timer starts running if you have set the timer 1 on. If you have set the timer off, press and hold OK and continue from the interval phase.
  • Page 65 Interval session 1. First Preset heart rate or pace limits 2 (if set on). 2. Then One of the following is displayed depending on your settings: A. manual, B. time-based, C. heart rate-based or D. distance-based interval. A. Manual interval. Number of set intervals.
  • Page 66 3. At the end of Interval Interval duration. Average heart rate of the interval. When your interval ends the wrist unit automatically continues with following preset function: recovery calculation or cool-down phase. Recovery calculation One of the following is displayed depending on your settings: A.

  • Page 67: Cool-Down Phase

    At the end of recovery A. and B. Recovery duration. Recovery distance. Drop in your heart rate. Cool-down phase 1. First Preset heart rate limits 3 (if set on). 2. Then Countdown timer 3. Heart rate information. Countdown timer starts running if you have set the timer 3 on. If you have set the timer off, press and hold OK to end a phase.

  • Page 68: Interrupting An Interval Training Exercise

    Interrupting an interval training exercise 1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise. 2. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of day display. Press the stop button. BasicUse appears. You can continue measuring your heart rate in this mode (Measuring mode).

  • Page 69: Starting The Recovery Calculation

    Starting the recovery calculation To start the recovery calculation, press and hold the OK button. See “Exercising with Interval Trainer”/ “Recovery calculation” 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.

  • Page 70: Swapping The Speed Setting

    Tips during the exercise Swapping the speed settings (--, ru, b1 or b2) In the Measuring mode press and hold the down button. Release. Repeat until Run speed, Bike 1 or 2 or Speed Off is displayed. You can now exercise with the chosen settings.

  • Page 71: Interrupting An Interval Or Recovery Calculation

    The heart touch function is activated as you bring the wrist unit near the transmitter’s Polar logo. You have three alternatives for the heart touch function. To select heart touch display, use your Polar Precision Performance software: • Checking the current limits •...

  • Page 72: How To Recall Training Information

    The bigger the file number the more recent it is. There is a two-way communication between the wrist unit and a PC. Polar Precision Performance Software offers an easy way to analyze training data, keep training diary, and plan future training. See the CD-ROM for further information.
  • Page 73 File (F1-F99) If a function was not activated in the settings mode, that Exe. Time information will not be displayed in the recorded file. Recovery Distance Exercise file Pace 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed. Speed 2.

  • Page 74: Exercise Time

    Average and maximum pace of the exercise alternate. Speed information (Spd. Avg/ Max) Average and maximum speed of the exercise alternate. Cadence information* (Cad. Avg/ Max) Average and maximum cadence of the exercise alternate. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 70...

  • Page 75: Altitude

    Altitude (Alt. Avg/ Max/ Min) Average, maximum and minimum altitude of the exercise alternate. Temperature (°C or °F Avg/ Max/ Min) Average, maximum and minimum temperature of the exercise alternate. Ascended meters/feet (Ascent) You can see the ascended meters/ feet of the exercise. Power* (Pwr Avg/ Max) Average and maximum output power of the exercise alternate.

  • Page 76: Exercise Time Within, Above And Below The Target Zones

    Exercise time within, above and below the target zones Indicates the exercise time, which you have spent within (InZone), above and below each limits. Time within, above and below limits 1,2 and 3 is recorded only when those particular limits are activated. Time within, above and below summary limits is recorded during the entire exercise, regardless of which limits are in use.

  • Page 77: Total Distance (Tot. Dist./Odometer)

    Total distance (Tot. Dist./Odometer) Measures cumulative total distance of several exercise sessions starting from the previous resetting of the value in records file. In a running file value is indicated as total distance and in a cycling file as odometer. Interval Training information (EXE.
  • Page 78 Cool-down phase Duration of the cool-down. The heart rate at the end of the cool-down, average and maximum heart rates of the cool-down phase. 3. Press the stop button to return to the previous file level and skip steps 4-6. Or, continue recalling more detailed information of the interval phase.

  • Page 79: Lap Information

    Recovery information Time-based recovery. Recovery duration. Drop in your heart rate. Heart-rate-based recovery. Time it took reach the preset heart rate reading. Drop in your heart rate. Distance-based recovery. Recovery distance. Drop in your heart rate. 6. To continue recalling, e. g. , lap information press the stop button twice. Scroll up or down until LAPS is displayed.
  • Page 80 • altitude at the end of the lap (Altitude), • ascended meters at the end of the lap (Ascent), • power* at the end of the lap (Power), *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 76...

  • Page 81: Recorded Samples

    • left right pedaling balance at the end of the lap* (LRB), • pedaling index* (PI %), • run/ridden distance at the end of the lap (Distance), • temperature at the end of the lap (°C/ °F). Press the stop button to exit the LAPS display. Press and hold stop to return to the Time of day display.

  • Page 82: Deleting A File

    Deleting 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.

  • Page 83: Records File

    You can now return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding the stop button, continue resetting your cumulative counts or return to your previous maximum value. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 79...

  • Page 84: Resetting Cumulative Counts To Zero

    Resetting your cumulative counts to zero Once your have reset the cumulative count you cannot retrieve it. Start with the display showing Tot. KCal, Tot. Time, Run./Rid. Time or Tot. Dist./Odometer in the records file. 1. Press OK to start resetting the desired total count. Reset appears and the value starts to flash.

  • Page 85: Returning To Your Previous Maximum Value

    4. You can still cancel the reset by pressing the stop button. If you are sure you want to return to the previous value, press OK. 5. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of day display. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 81...

  • Page 86: Tests

    Tests mode, you will automatically move to the user settings. Polar Fitness Test The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate individual maximal aerobic power and to get predicted maximum heart rate value.
  • Page 87 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. Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which employ large muscle groups.

  • Page 88: Predicted Maximum Heart Rate

    Predicted maximum heart rate (HR The HR -p definition is carried out simultaneously with the Polar Fitness Test. The HR -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 is thus not very accurate, especially for people who have been fit for many years or for older people.

  • Page 89: Fitness Test Settings

    Fitness test settings To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following settings in the Options mode: • Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level. • Set the Polar Fitness Test on.
  • Page 90 Time of Day File Options Tests Connect Op.Test Fit. Test Op. Test reset 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until TESTS is displayed. Press OK: If you cannot find Tests mode check that you have turned the function on in the Options mode.

  • Page 91: Update Ownindex And Hr

    Interrupt the test • 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 HR -p are not replaced. If the wrist unit does not succeed in receiving your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test will fail.

  • Page 92: Fitness Classes

    Fitness classes 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 out your current cardiovascular fitness classification, compared with those who are of the same age and gender.
  • Page 93 For various fitness classes we recommend the following: 5-7 Maintain current exercise habits To ensure good health, for good health maintain current exercise and fitness. habits. For fitness improvement an increase in 1-3 Increase exercise exercise is recommended. for health benefits and fitness improvement.

  • Page 94: Training Optimizer

    With an inadequate recovery period, you may experience a decrease in performance as a result of high training volumes, instead of improvement. Polar OwnOptimizer is an easy and reliable way to determine whether your training program is optimally developing your performance.

  • Page 95: Baseline Tests

    Baseline tests When you start using OwnOptimizer for the first time, six baseline tests should be conducted over a period of two weeks to determine your personal baseline value. These baseline measurements should be taken during two typical basic training weeks, not during heavy training weeks. The baseline measurements should include tests taken after training and after recovery days.
  • Page 96 To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply: You should be relaxed and calm. Avoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test. The test can take place anywhere – at home, in the office, at a health club –...

  • Page 97: How To Interpret The Results

    6. After 3 minutes, the wrist unit gives a signal and Stand up is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for 3 minutes. 7. After 3 minutes the wrist unit again gives again a signal and the test is finished.
  • Page 98 TrEffect / Training Effect (3) Your test heart rates are higher than average. You may have exercised intensively in the previous days. You have two choices: 1) rest or light train for one or two days, or 2) continue intensive training for one or two days and then recover well.
  • Page 99 OverReach / Overreaching (7) Your OwnOptimizer Test indicates that you have had a very intensive training period for several days or weeks. Your test heart rates have continuously stayed at a high level. This seriously indicates that you should have a complete recovery period. The longer you have trained intensively, the longer the recovery period required to recover.
  • Page 100 Analyzing the result with the PC software If you download the results of the test from your wrist unit to the PC, you can analyze the results with the Polar Precision Performance software. The software offers you various ways to analyze the results and receive more detailed information about your progress.

  • Page 101: Care And Maintenance

    Taking care of your Polar Running Computer • Store your Polar Running Computer and transmitter 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.
  • Page 102 (2h/ day, 7 days/ week). If your transmitter stops working, it might be due to the battery running out. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center only. You can, however, change the battery yourself by following the instructions below.
  • Page 103 You can get the sealing ring/battery kits from well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USA and Canada: Additional sealing rings are available from an authorized Polar Service Center only.
  • Page 104 Polar wrist unit yourself. To ensure the water resistance properties and the use of qualified components, the wrist unit battery should be replaced only by an authorized Polar Service Center. At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar Running Computer will be done.

  • Page 105: Precautions

    G. PRECAUTIONS Using the Polar Running Computer in a water environment Your Polar Running Computer is water resistant to 30 meters/ 100 feet. To maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of the wrist unit under water. Users measuring their heart rate in water may experience interference for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 106 3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference-free area as far as it is possible. 4. If the Polar Running Computer still does not work with the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.
  • Page 107 Minimising possible risks in exercising with a Running Computer Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program you are recommended to answer to the following questions for health status checking. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
  • Page 108 Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device. Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar Running Computer at their own risk. Before starting use, we always recommend an exercise test under doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Running Computer.

  • Page 109: Frequently Asked Questions

    H. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if..I don’t know where I am in the Options or File cycle? Press and hold the stop button until time of day is displayed..I cannot find the previous exercise’s file? You may have used the Measuring mode during your exercise, which means that your exercise was not stored.
  • Page 110 2. Put the transmitter back and bring the wrist unit up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The wrist unit starts looking for a heart rate signal again. Continue your training session normally..heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high? You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals which cause erratic readings.
  • Page 111 We recommend having all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center. The guarentee does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. Polar Service will test your wrist unit for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar Running Computer.
  • Page 112 If the readings are constantly inaccurate, it may be caused by dirt blocking the air pressure channels (three openings on the backcover of the wrist unit). In this case, send the Running Computer to a Polar Service Center..the data transfer from wrist unit to PC was unsuccessful? 1.

  • Page 113: Technical Specifications

    I. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar S625X is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. It also measures altitude and temperature in running/cycling. No other use is intended or implied. The altitude and temperature functions are not designed to be exclusive measuring equipment in aviation, climbing sports, water sports or their equivalent.
  • Page 114 Accuracy of heart rate measurement: ±1% or ±1 bpm, whichever larger, definition applies to steady state conditions. Altitude and temperature measurement: The Polar S625X calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude in certain air pressures according to the ISO 2533. The air pressure is measured and the temperature is compensated every second.
  • Page 115 Default Settings Timer 1, 2, 3 OFF/ 2 minutes Time of day 10:00/ 24h Heart rate limits 80/ 160 Alarm Pace limits 7 min Date of Birth Tolerance value 15 sec (adjustable range for Recovery function OFF/ year is 1921 – 2020) recovery timer male Recovery heart rate 80...

  • Page 116: Limited Polar International

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user's manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user's manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy, except that Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 117: Disclaimer

    • Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

  • Page 118: Polar Glossary

    Activity level: Your long-term Polar coded transmitter automatically physical activity level you need to locks in a code to transmit your assess in order to do the Polar Fitness heart rate to the wrist unit. In a Test. Altitude and temperature: The...

  • Page 119: Display Texts

    FULL appears in the previous manually set reference display. You can continue taking point altitude. lap times or intervals but they won’t be recorded into the file. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. L 115...
  • Page 120 -p: Predicted maximum heart MAX %: Together with a heart rate rate value. reading indicates heart rate as a Interval, Int: Options mode: percentage of your maximum heart indicates Interval Training Set rate. Recording mode: Indicates interval Mem full: Appears on the display exercise session including warm-up, when the memory is full.
  • Page 121 RecoHr, heart-rate-based as cycling and running. recovery: You set the heart rate, OwnINDEX: Result of Polar Fitness which will end your recovery Test and comparable score with calculation. In the File mode you maximal oxygen uptake (VO...
  • Page 122 RecoTime, time-based recovery: 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. ru: Indicates running speed settings. Spd: Indicates velocity. Split Time: The elapsed time from the beginning of the exercise until storing the split time.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index 12h/ 24h time mode ....... 46 Heart rate limits on/off ......25 Activity/ button sound on/off ....43 Heart rate limits settings ....... 24 Alarm settings ........45 Heart touch function ......67 All that you can do with your Help on/off ..........
  • Page 124 Recall training information ....68 Stop an interval training session ..64 Recording rate settings ......31 Stop measuring your heart rate ..12, 65 Records file ..........79 Swap the exercise type ......65 Recovery during BasicSet ....65, 70 Swap the limits ........
  • Page 125 Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 www.polar.fi...

  • Page 126: How To Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate

    Quick Guide Signal/Light • move onward • increase the selected value Stop Down • exit the • move backward displayed mode • reduce the • return to the selected value Time of day display • start measuring the heart rate •...
  • Page 127 With the following accessories you get the most out of your S625X IR Interface: The Polar IR interface is designed for communication between Polar heart rate monitors and Polar software products. For infrared connection to your PC you need a Polar IR interface if you do not have an IrDA port in your PC.
  • Page 128 Polar S625X offers you the possibility for infrared communication with Polar training analysis software. See the instructions from the CD-ROM set. S625X R U N N I N G C O M P U T E R...

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