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AXN500™/AXN700™

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  • Page 1 USER M ANUA L Polar Outdoor Computer AXN500™/AXN700™...
  • Page 2 BUTTONS Light/ Keylock Start Stop Down Dear customer, using it in outdoor sports. This manual contains the information you Congratulations on your purchase of a Polar Outdoor Computer! need to use and maintain your Outdoor Computer. The function map on We are proud to offer a product targeted and tailored for all outdoor the back of the front cover is a quick guide to the versatile features of enthusiasts.

  • Page 3: Quick Guide

    AXN500 & AXN700 QUICK GUIDE Information only specific to the AXN700 product is in blue text. 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.

  • Page 4: Polar Outdoor Computer

    Card for service to your Polar Service Centre. Complete the customer registration section and mail it to Customer Registration within two weeks of the date of purchase to help us continue developing products AXN500 and services that meet your needs. Polar WearLink™ Coded Transmitter...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Information that only applies to the AXN700 product is in blue. Quick Guide ..................................... 3 Polar Outdoor Computer ................................4 THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................9 1.1 USING YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ..................10 1.2 HOW TO SHORTEN THE AXN700 WRIST BAND ......................
  • Page 6 3.1.6 Stopping or Pausing Action Recording ....................36 3.2 ALTI SUB MODE (ALTIMETER) ..........................37 3.2.1 Activating the Altimeter ......................... 37 3.2.2 Setting the Scale for the Graphical Trend ....................38 3.2.3 Setting Altitude Alarms ........................40 3.2.4 Calibrating Altitude ..........................41 3.3 BARO SUB MODE (BAROMETER) ...........................
  • Page 7 4.1.2 Changing the Time of Day and Setting the Dual Time (Time Set) ............61 4.1.3 Changing the Date ..........................63 4.1.4 Setting Reminders ..........................63 4.2 FILES ..................................65 4.2.1 Auto Log ..............................65 4.2.2 Action File .............................. 67 Deleting Files One by One ........................
  • Page 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..........................102 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................103 LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE ......................104 10. POLAR DISCLAIMER ..............................105 11. INDEX ..................................106 CONTENTS...

  • Page 9: 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 metal 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 10: Using Your Outdoor Computer For The First Time

    1.1 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 Precision Performance Software or with the Polar UpLink Tool that you can download free of charge from www.polar.fi.
  • Page 11 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 12: How To Shorten The Axn700 Wrist Band

    1.2 HOW TO SHORTEN THE AXN700 WRIST BAND If the wrist band needs to be shortened, visit a local watch or jewellery store or you can do the shortening yourself by following these instructions. 1. Place the AXN700 on your wrist and measure how many sections you should shorten the wrist band.
  • Page 13 4. Shorten one section of the wrist band: cut along the grooves on the inner surface of the wrist band. Or, if you need to shorten the wrist band by more than one section: detach the buckle also from the other end. Cut one section of the other wrist band, so that the buckle will stay in the middle.

  • Page 14: The Main Functions Of The Polar Outdoor Computer

    2. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER The Polar Outdoor Computer has six main modes: • Time (home mode) • Alti (altimeter) • Baro (barometer) • Navi (compass) • Test (fitness test and test) rest • Action (recording your activity) This section describes you how to use these different modes.
  • Page 15 Mode level indicators To start browsing the sub modes use the Start button in the Time, Alti, Baro and Navi main modes. When browsing the sub modes, the symbol indicates how deep in a mode you are. In the example picture, the wrist unit is in the first level of the Time main mode. When browsing the modes or menus, you can see which mode or menu you are in by the flashing mode level indicator.

  • Page 16: Time Main Mode

    2.1 TIME MAIN MODE Use the Time main mode as a watch, as it includes the date, alarms, and reminders. The Time main mode is your home mode, to which you can return from any mode or menu by pressing and holding the Stop button. The Time sub modes allow you to enter watch, user, memory, and general settings.
  • Page 17 Changing the dual time To swap between Time 1 and 2, press and hold the Down button: 1. Time 1 2. Time 2 Time 2 is displayed for a few seconds. Press and hold For further information on setting the two different times, see page 61. Note: •...

  • Page 18: Alti Main Mode (Altimeter)

    2.2 ALTI MAIN MODE (ALTIMETER) Use the Alti main mode to check your altitude when you are moving. In the Time main mode, press the Up button to enter the Alti main mode. The Alti main mode includes the following information: altimeter symbol is displayed when the altimeter is active.
  • Page 19 Graphical Altitude Trend The graph shows how the altitude has changed. Altitude The most recently updated point Time Altitude • The scale used in the graph to display altitude depends on your settings. For further information, see page 38. Time The total time Updating frequency when •...
  • Page 20 Changing the upper row information: To change the information in the upper row, press and hold the Up button: 1. Graphical altitude trend 2. Vertical speed while ascending or descending (m/min or ft/min) Press and hold Changing the lower row information: To change the information in the lower row, press and hold the Down button: 1.
  • Page 21 Altimeter Display Examples 1. To monitor how your energy expenditure rate changes in accordance with your pace and altitude during your activity, select your vertical speed while ascending or descending and the amount calories burned per hour. 2800 m equals 9186 ft. 2.

  • Page 22: Baro Main Mode (Barometer)

    2.3 BARO MAIN MODE (BAROMETER) Use the Baro main mode to check the sea level or absolute barometric pressure and temperature. All changes in barometric pressure are interpreted as being due to changes in weather conditions. You can interpret the weather conditions from measured barometric pressure changes, when you stay at the same altitude.
  • Page 23 Graphical Barometer Trend The graph shows how the sea level pressure has changed. Pressure readings vary locally and seasonally and also according to the altitude. Check you local average pressures and learn to interpret the trend according to your local readings. Sea level pressure: The most recently The entire axis equals 15 hPa or 0.75 inHg.
  • Page 24 Barometric Pressure Drop Alarm A pressure change over an interval of about 2-3 hours is the best indicator for a weather prediction. If the barometric pressure drops 4 hPa/0.12 inHg or more in 3 hours, the Pressure Drop Alarm symbol appears automatically and you receive the Barometer ALARM notice text.
  • Page 25 Changing the lower row information: To change the information in the lower row, press and hold the Down button: 1. Temperature (°C/°F) 2. Time of day Press and hold Note: • 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.

  • Page 26: Navi Main Mode (Compass)

    2.4 NAVI MAIN MODE (COMPASS) Use the Navi main mode for navigation and checking your direction. In the Time main mode, press the Up or Down button until you enter the Navi main mode. The direction reading is displayed in degrees and as cardinal points: North (N), 0/360°...

  • Page 27: Test Main Mode

    2.5 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 2max out your aerobic fitness level. For further information, see page 52. •...
  • Page 28 In the Time main mode, use the Down button to enter the Action main mode. The Action main mode includes the following information: Preset heart rate limits and free memory left Altimeter or barometer symbol (depending alternate. on which function is activated). Action duration.

  • Page 29: Heart Rate

    Changing the lower row information To change the information in the lower row, press and hold the Down button: 1. Your current heart rate 2. Current rate of calories 3. Calories burned during 4. Your current heart (beats per minute) burned (kcal/h)* Action recording (kcal)* rate as a percentage...

  • Page 30: 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 31 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the letter L on the connector next to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener. 3.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Features During Your Action Recording

    3.1.4 FEATURES DURING YOUR ACTION RECORDING In the Action main mode you can use the following functions during your Action recording. To turn the sounds on or off: Press and hold the Up button. The symbol indicates that the button, activity and Target Zone Alarm sounds are on.

  • Page 35: Fileview During Action Recording

    Target Zone Alarm: With the Target Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the correct intensity. After you set your heart rate limits, the wrist unit sounds an alarm when you are above or below your heart rate limits. You can set the heart rate limits for your target zone in the Settings/General menu.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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. • Set Altitude Alarms to remind you of altitude limits for the day or to assist with navigation (when using a topographical map).

  • Page 38: 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 Up or Down button Press the Start button to active Activate: ALTI or BARO to select ALTI (altimeter). the selected function. • To return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button. Note: •...
  • Page 39 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 40: Setting Altitude Alarms

    3.2.3 SETTING ALTITUDE ALARMS Altitude Alarms are intended to remind you when you reach a preset altitude limit. A good way to keep track of your daily ascent is to set an Altitude Alarm to correspond to a desired target altitude. 1.

  • Page 41: Calibrating Altitude

    How Altitude Alarms work Altitude Alarms work in all main modes. When you reach a preset altitude point, the wrist unit sounds an alarm and the symbol and text Altitude Alarm! are displayed. Press any button to stop the Alarm. To prevent the alarm from going off continuously for the same altitude, the wrist unit sounds the alarm again only if you have ascended or descended at least 10 m / 33 ft before reaching the same preset altitude.
  • Page 42 Manual Calibration 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 steps below: The display reads: Press Up or Down button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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: •...
  • Page 45 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 46: Navi Sub Mode (Compass)

    3.4 NAVI SUB MODE (COMPASS) In the Navi sub mode, you can: • Set your bearing readings manually. • Calibrate the compass. • Set the compass declination. 3.4.1 DIRECTION INDICATION Press Start The compass shows the following information depending on your direction: North •...

  • Page 47: Setting The Compass Bearing

    3.4.2 SETTING THE COMPASS BEARING Set a bearing reading to help yourself keep on track. There are two ways to set a bearing: • Point Polar logo of the wrist unit towards the target destination or landmark and set a bearing by pressing and holding the Up button in the Navi main mode.
  • Page 48 How it works: The bearing indicator shows the direction to the destination in the Navi main mode. Turn to that direction where the north and bearing indicators meet, i.e., the indicators are on top of one another. You are heading to the right direction You are heading to the wrong direction The bearing you have set...

  • Page 49: Calibrating The Compass

    3.4.3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS Calibrate the compass: • when you use it for the first time in a new environment • whenever it is exposed to big temperature changes or strong external magnetic fields such as loudspeakers, televisions, or other strong magnetic sources. •...
  • Page 50 4. After you have finished rotating a full circle, the indicators form a full circle on the display. Note: Be careful not to leave empty spaces between the indicators. If holes remain after you have rotated a full circle, rotate slowly another 360 ° to complete the calibration. The wrist unit displays: •...

  • Page 51: Setting The Compass Declination

    3.4.4 SETTING THE COMPASS DECLINATION Declination is the difference in degrees between Magnetic North (as indicated by the compass) and Geographic (map) North. Declination varies between regions. Check your local declination. For example, you could use a topographic map. Set your declination correction.

  • Page 52: Test Sub Mode

    3.5 TEST SUB MODE • Limit heavy physical exertions, and avoid alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test 3.5.1 PERFORMING THE POLAR FITNESS TEST day and the day before. To monitor the progress of your aerobic fitness, perform the •...
  • Page 53 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 55. Fitness class 6.

  • Page 54: Ownindex - Fitness Test Result

    3.5.2 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 55: Ownindex Interpretation

    3.5.3 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 56: Performing The Polar Hr Test

    3.5.4 PERFORMING THE POLAR HR TEST rest Your resting heart rate (HR ) is highly individual, therefore compare the value to your own baseline. To find out your rest personal baseline, perform the test on five consecutive days in the mornings at home or at the same altitude that you live at. After this, update your baseline resting heart rate once every six months.
  • Page 57 To Perform the HR Rest Test 1. In the Time main mode, press the Up or Down button until you enter the Test main mode. 2. Press the Start button. Press the Up or Down button to select the Test: HR REST. Press the Start button. If you have taken the test before, your previous test result and the test date are displayed.

  • Page 58: Resting Heart Rate - Hr Test Result

    Canceling the Test Press the Stop button to stop the test at any time during testing. Your test is interrupted and your last test result is not replaced. 3.5.5 RESTING HEART RATE - HR TEST RESULT rest Your resting heart rate tends to decrease as you become more fit. A resting heart rate significantly higher than your baseline may be an indication of incomplete recovery, overtraining, mental stress, fatique, flu or insufficient adaptation to higher altitudes.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Settings, Reviewing Files And Using Timers (Time Main Mode)

    4. ADJUSTING SETTINGS, REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS (TIME MAIN MODE) In the Time sub modes, you can specify watch, user, memory, and wrist unit settings, as well as use Stopwatch and CountDown timers, view memory files, and connect to a PC. For further information on connecting to a PC, see the separate Toolkit user manual.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64 3. Press the Down button. WatchSet REMINDER is displayed. 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.

  • Page 65: Files

    4.2 FILES There are three types of files for recording information in your wrist unit: • Auto Log: includes two weeks 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 66 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 67: 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 Recorded Action File Information Altitude Highest and lowest altitude points.* MAX/MIN Markers To view recorded markers, see page 72. File Delete? To delete this file, see page 73. *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 72 Viewing Recorded Markers Markers are recorded in an Action File in two ways: • Manually: You have taken a snapshot. • Automatically: The wrist unit automatically records a marker when - you start Action recording (the altitude or sea level pressure is recorded). - you activate or calibrate the altimeter or barometer.

  • Page 73: Deleting Files One By One

    4. To stop viewing the Markers, press the Stop button. • Continue browsing the Action File information or to return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button. Note: The bigger the marker number, the more recent the marker is. The wrist unit records up to 255 Markers in one file. Deleting Files One by One You can release memory by deleting files.

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79: Settings

    4.3 SETTINGS The Settings menus allow you to manually enter memory, user, and wrist unit settings. You can also prepare your settings with the Polar Precision Performance software and transfer them to your wrist unit from your PC. For further information, see the separate Toolkit user manual. Note: You are not able to enter the Settings menu when you are using Action recording.
  • Page 80 The following table contains some recommendations for memory rates in different activities: Type of Activity Memory rate Downhill skiing - shorter period than a day Mountain biking - shorter, higher intensity ride (Maximum of 11 h free memory) Whitewater padding Navigating using the altimeter Back-country skiing 15 s...
  • Page 81 1. To go to the Settings menu, press the Start button in the Time main mode. Menu WATCH SET is displayed. 2. Press the Up or Down button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed. 3. Press the Start button. Settings MEMORY is displayed. 4.

  • Page 82: Setting User Information

    4.3.2 SETTING USER INFORMATION Entering your personal information ensures that your calorie counter and Fitness Test will operate with the highest possible degree of accuracy. 1. In the Time main mode, press the Start button. Menu WATCH SET is displayed. 2.
  • Page 83 The display reads: Press Up or Down Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept 7. Height • Set CM or FT / Down Start • Set INCH (if you use Units 2) / Down Start 8.
  • Page 84 The display reads: Press Up or Down Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept 12. 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 85 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 86 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 87: General Settings

    4.3.3 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. For AXN700 you can set 3 different heart rate limits. • Units of measurement. •...
  • Page 88 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 Only if you are using AXN700: / Down •...

  • Page 89: Changing The Units

    Tip: How to use the Target Heart Rate Zones When it comes to preparing for most outdoor activities, harder is not always better. Vary the intensity of your training according to your goals and fitness level. Do some exercises at light to moderate intensity (60-70% of your HR ) and some at higher intensity.

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 MEMORY is displayed. 4. Press the Down button.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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), Altitude Alarms, Memory Full Alarm or Fitness Test Completed/Failed Sound.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96 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 Light button) and the wrist unit returns to the mode you were using.

  • Page 97: Care And Maintenance

    5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Like any electronic device, your Polar Outdoor Computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Store your wrist unit and transmitter in a cool and dry place. Do not store them in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (i.e., a plastic bag) or with conductive material such as a wet towel.
  • Page 98 WearLink Connector damage or consequential damage caused by service not • Clean the connector regularly after use with a mild authorized by Polar Electro. soap and water solution. • Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as Changing Wrist Unit or Transmitter Batteries...
  • Page 99 Wrist Unit To change the wrist unit battery, you need a small screw driver, sealing ring, coin and battery (CR 2032). The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the wrist unit battery capacity is left. Note: • Excessive use of the backlight, compass, and altimeter drain the wrist unit's battery more rapidly. •...
  • Page 100 3. Place the negative (-) side of the battery against the 2. Remove the battery cover, lift the battery out and replace bottom and the positive (+) side against the cover. it with a new battery. 4. Remove the sealing ring of the battery cover and replace 3.

  • Page 101: Safe Operation Of Your Outdoor Computer

    6. SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER The Polar Outdoor Computer shows environmental conditions such as altitude, barometric pressure, directions and your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your activity. No other use is intended or implied.

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if… or cellular phones. Check your surroundings and move further away from the source of the disturbance. …the data transfer from the wrist unit to my PC was unsuccessful? Check that: …the altitude reading changes even though I stay at the same •...

  • Page 103: Technical Specifications

    8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Barometer Wrist Unit The wrist unit is a Class 1 Laser Product. Display range: Current sea level pressure 800 hPa to 1100 hPa / Battery life: Average 1 year in normal use Battery type: CR 2032 23.60 inHg to 32.50 inHg Absolute pressure 300 hPa to 1100 hPa / Battery sealing ring: O-ring 21.50 x 0.60...

  • Page 104: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    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. 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.

  • Page 105: 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 106: Index

    11. INDEX 12h/24h time mode ..............10, 17, 61 HeartTouch function ................14 Absolute barometric pressure ............... 24 ...................... 86 Alarm on/off .................. 60 Test ....................56 rest Action File ..................32, 67 Keylock ....................9 Altitude Alarm ................40 Low battery indication ...............

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