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Polar Electro E40 User Manual

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Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.fi
17930047.00 ENG A
POLAR PHYSICAL
EDUCATION SYSTEM
User Manual
Polar E40™

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  • Page 1 POLAR PHYSICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.fi User Manual 17930047.00 ENG A Polar E40™...
  • Page 2 Please read this manual for a better understanding of work and how they can become more responsible for how to use the Polar E40 heart rate monitor in your their own wellness. teaching and how to make the most of the features this product has to offer.
  • Page 3 QUICK GUIDE Summary: Totals: Settings: Shows the data Shows cumulative Changes alarm, recorded during exercise data. time of day, and the exercise session. other settings. Press Press Press Press BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK Press EXERCISE DATE TOT. TIME LIMIT SET BLACK BLACK BLACK...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR E40 HEART TARGET HEART RATE ZONE ......22 RATE MONITOR ..........6 1.1 Product Set ..........6 CALORIE CALCULATION ....... 23 1.2 Wrist Unit Buttons and Symbols....7 1.3 Before Using the Wrist Unit ..... 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Polar E40 Heart Rate Monitor

    1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR E40 HEART RATE MONITOR 1.1 Product Set The Polar E40 heart rate monitor set consists of the following items: The wrist unit displays heart rate and exercise time. It can be worn as a wristwatch.

  • Page 6: Wrist Unit Buttons And Symbols

    1.2 Wrist Unit Buttons and Symbols RED button BLACK button • Starts and stops heart rate • Moves to the following mode or measurement display • Enters the displayed menu and • Increases the selected value setting • Puts the alarm on snooze for •...
  • Page 7 Weekday indicators The flashing heart symbol indicates MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, heart rate measurement. The heart rate is WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday, displayed in beats per minute (bpm). FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday The sound symbol indicates that •...

  • Page 8: Before Using The Wrist Unit

    1.3 Before Using the Wrist Unit 24 h: the time is displayed from 0 to 23 hours. In date setting, the day is set first, then the month. Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button twice. Press the RED button to accept your selection. Once activated, it cannot be switched off.
  • Page 9 6. WEIGHT: Press the BLACK button to set weight. Then press the RED button. 7. HEIGHT: Press the BLACK button to set height. Then press the RED button. Note: In lb/ft, set value for feet first, then inches. 8. AGE: Press the BLACK button to set age. Then press the RED button.

  • Page 10: Exercising

    2. EXERCISING Wear the transmitter in order to measure heart rate. Additional Tips for Working with Children: The wrist unit records exercise information (duration, 1. With small children or children with concave time spent in target heart rate zone, average and chests, etc., you might find you get a better heart maximum heart rate) during exercise.

  • Page 11: Start Exercise And View Data

    2.2 Start Exercise and View Data Press the BLACK button to browse the following information during exercise: When starting to exercise, have your students stay at least 3 feet / 1 meter apart to allow the wrist unit to lock onto its wearer’s heart rate signal. This helps minimize interference when the students come close Heart rate (bpm or HR together during exercise.
  • Page 12 Heart Rate Limits Default heart rate limits 80-160 bpm are set in the Fitness bullets wrist unit, and can be seen on the upper row of the display. To change the heart rate limits, see chapter Time of day How to Change Settings. The heart symbol on the line moves according to heart rate.

  • Page 13: Stop Exercise And Review Summary

    2.3 Stop Exercise and Review Summary Note: The following information is available only when using the AVG. HR Average heart rate of the transmitter during the exercise session, and exercise has lasted exercise session (bpm) more than one minute. Press the RED button to stop exercise data recording. The SUMMARY view is automatically displayed.
  • Page 14 After Exercise Summary, the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display. Skip Exercise Summary by pressing the RED button. The information may be checked later. For further information, see chapter 3 View Saved Exercise Information. ENGLISH...

  • Page 15: View Saved Exercise Information

    3. VIEW SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION 3.1 Summary File Proceed to the Totals file by pressing the BLACK Review the latest exercise information in the Summary button (TOTALS is displayed), or return to the Time of file. Day display by pressing and holding the RED button. Note: The exercise information is saved in the Summary and Totals files only if the exercise session has lasted more than 3.2 Totals File...
  • Page 16 PER WEEK Average frequency of exercise sessions per week (starting Monday 00:00.00). RESET ALL Resets all information in the Totals file. To reset all information, press the RED button. RESET flashes on the display. Select RESET or NO RESET with the BLACK button. Confirm with the RED button. RESET ALL is displayed.

  • Page 17: How To Change Settings

    4. HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS The settings can easily be changed using UpLink Tool Starting from the Time of Day software. Alternatively, they can be configured in the display, repeat steps 1-4. wrist unit as follows: 5. LIMITS is displayed. Press the BLACK button to select heart 1.

  • Page 18: Sound Setting

    4.2 Sound Setting Time Setting Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 1-4. 5. TIME is displayed. 5. SOUND SET is displayed. Select sound ON or OFF 6. Select 12 h or 24 h time mode with the BLACK with the BLACK button, then press the RED button.

  • Page 19: User Settings

    4.4 User Settings Date Setting 10. MONTH or DAY is displayed. Note: 11. Set MONTH or DAY with the BLACK button. • If you prefer not to record calories, enter nil for personal Then press the RED button. information. 12. Set DAY or MONTH with the BLACK button. •...

  • Page 20: Unit Setting

    4.5 Unit Setting Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. UNIT is displayed. Select LB/FT or KG/CM with the BLACK button. Then press the RED button. 6. Return to the Time of Day display by pressing and holding the RED button.

  • Page 21: Target Heart Rate Zone

    5. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE The target heart rate zone is a range between the lower The limits can be changed using UpLink Tool software and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages or manually in the Settings menu. of the maximum heart rate (%HR ) or as beats per minute (bpm).

  • Page 22: Calorie Calculation

    6. CALORIE CALCULATION Polar E40 can also measure calorie expenditure during the exercise session. The function is off as default but During exercise: can be turned on with the UpLink Tool, or by setting Accumulated exercise calories are shown the student’s personal information (i.e. weight, height, on the upper row.

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE The Polar E40 heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and Service should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend fulfill the guarantee obligations, and allow you to enjoy the that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service product for many years to come.
  • Page 24 You will need the following: 7. After a battery replacement, the wrist unit enters reset Battery: CR 1632 mode. The display fills with digits. Check that all digits are Dust-free pad that won’t scratch the face of the wrist unit displayed.
  • Page 25 Note: • If you have set the alarm before the battery symbol is displayed, the alarm will still activate until the battery runs out. If you try to reset the alarm the wrist unit displays Low. You cannot reset the alarm until the battery is replaced.

  • Page 26: Precautions

    Using The Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a Water Environment trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor Polar E40 heart rate monitor is water resistant and can be driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk worn when swimming. The heart rate monitor is not, however, through electric security gates.

  • Page 27: Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising

    8.2 Minimizing Possible Risks when Exercising Notice to individuals with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker Exercising may include some risk. Before beginning a regular use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before starting activity, we recommend that you answer the following questions use, we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under concerning your health.

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    ...the display is blank? ...there is interference between the heart rate monitors of two The Polar E40 heart rate monitor is in battery saving mode students? when it is dispatched from the factory. To activate it, press any The two students may have exactly the same heart rate button twice.
  • Page 29 Service Center. The two-year International Guarantee/Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. Polar Service Center will test the wrist unit for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check. Alternatively, you can replace the battery yourself.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar E40 heart rate monitor is designed to • help achieve personal fitness goals • indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session No other use is intended or implied. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three categories according to levels of water resistance.
  • Page 31 Wrist Unit Transmitter Battery type: CR 1632 Battery type: Built-in Lithium Cell Battery life: Average 2 years Battery life: Average 2500 hours of use (Exercise 1h/day, 7 days/week) Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F/-10 °C to +50 °C Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F/-10 °C to +50 °C Material: Polyurethane...

  • Page 32: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user 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 33: 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.

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