The Main Functions Of The Polar Outdoor Computer - Polar Electro AXN500 User Manual

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 HR
rest
• Action (recording your activity)
This section describes you how to use these different modes. The function map side of the Quick Guide introduces you to
browsing the main modes and their sub modes – consult it as needed!
Note:
• If your heart rate is not detected and there is - - in the lower row (in Altimeter, Action or Time main mode) the browsing of the main modes does
not work. 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 Precision Performance software.
For further information, see the separate Toolkit user manual.
14 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER
test)
To browse the main modes use the Up
main modes (Time, Alti, Baro, Navi, Action) by using the HeartTouch function in case you cannot
press the buttons, such as when you are wearing gloves. The HeartTouch function operates only
when you are wearing a transmitter.
Activate the HeartTouch function by bringing your wrist unit close to the Polar logo of your
transmitter.
or Down button. Alternatively you can browse the